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Afghan-Czech Business & Investment Forum Kicks Off in Prague
The three-day Afghan-Czech Business and Investment Forum officially kicked off on Monday in Prague, Czech Republic. The forum is initiated by the Afghan Embassy and organized by the Czech-Afghan Chamber of Commerce. Addressing the forum, deputy prime minister of the
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Helmand Produces 36 Tonnes of Honey
Helmand Agriculture Department reported that the province has produced nearly 36 tonnes of honey this year. Planning and Coordination Director of Helmand Agriculture Department Rafiullah Qalam told Pajhwok Afghan News that the province had produced 25 tonnes of honey, but
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China Railway Express Becomes Major Alternative to China-Europe Trade Amid Pandemic
China Railway Express has become “a cheaper and quicker alternative to ship everything from cars to household goods from China to Europe” amid major disruptions to global maritime and air logistics chains due to COVID-19, Nikkei Asia has reported. The
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First Batch of Sinopharm Vaccines Donated by China Arrives in Kabul
First batch of COVID-19 vaccines donated by the Chinese government arrived in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan on Thursday. The shipment of Sinopharm vaccines are the first Chinese donation of the COVID-19 vaccine Afghanistan has received. Afghanistan has administered about
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Government Approves 225mn Afghanis Worth of Agricultural Loans
The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) announced that it had approved more than 225 million Afghanis in agricultural loans through the Agricultural Development Fund. Officials at the ministry said two types of loans have been approved by the
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IMF Completes First Review of Afghanistan’s Economic Reform Program
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the first review of Afghanistan’s economic reform program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. The completion of this review makes SDR 103.6 million (about US$149.4 million) available
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Turkmenistan Interested to Invest in Afghanistan’s Marble Industry
The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Turkmenistan has expressed interest in investing in Afghan marble. A statement issued by the ministry said that Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar met with Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Muradov to discuss investing
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US Provides $266 million in Humanitarian Assistance to Afghanistan
The United States government has pledged over $266 million in additional humanitarian assistance to help the people of Afghanistan, whose lives are being impacted by ongoing conflict and who now are facing extreme food insecurity. This funding includes $157.5 million
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A Glimpse at Herat’s Industrial Park
Peace and security in Herat city have facilitated investors to pour their capital into more than 300 plants. In the industrial park of Afghanistan’s western Herat province, more than 300 factories and plants are operational to produce a variety of
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Afghanistan Becomes a Permanent Member of PAECO
The Wolesi Jirga (House of Representatives) of Afghanistan has announced that Afghanistan has become a permanent member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Economic Cooperation Organization (PAECO). Currently, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan are members of PAECO,
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Pakistan Launches Locally Produced Chinese CanSino COVID-19 Vaccine
Pakistan launched the locally produced Chinese CanSino COVID-19 vaccine during a ceremony held on Tuesday at the country’s National Institute of Health (NIH). Addressing the launching ceremony for the vaccine named “PakVac,” Special Assistant to the Pakistani Prime Minister on
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Countries with More Vaccinations Coming Out of Crisis Faster: IMF
Vaccinating the world is the most effective way to boost global output in the near term, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Tuesday, warning that low vaccination rates in some countries is “dangerous” for everyone. “It is
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Farah Province Produces Over 10 Tons of Honey in the Past Year
Afghan Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock reported that Farah province produced over 10 metric tons of honey in the year 1399. The ministry said in a statement that beekeeping is growing in the province, and more people are growing
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