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New Power Supply Network for Mazar-e Sharif Benefits 20,000 Residents
Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) in Balkh and the Afghan-German Cooperation signed the contract for upgrading a power supply network in the eastern part of Mazar-e Sharif. More than 20,000 residents in the neighborhood of Ali Chopan, Karte Wahadat, Bapa
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Tackling Corruption in Mining: Gov’t Signs Agreement with Afghan-German Cooperation
Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Nargis Nehan, signed the implementation agreement for the next phase of the program for promoting good governance in Afghanistan’s extractive sector (MinGov) on Sunday. The project aims at increasing state revenues, promoting investment and
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Local Food and Handicrafts Exhibition Kicks Off in Kabul
A 4-day exhibition of Afghanistan’s local foods and handicrafts was officially inaugurated on Tuesday in Kabul Serena hotel by officials from the Ministry of Information and Culture. Local goods including foods, handicrafts, carpets and dresses and local music from five
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The Afghanistan King Amanullah Khan Had Envisioned
King Amanullah Khan dreamed of modernizing Afghanistan. He was a self-described revolutionary but was forced into exile in 1929, with his reforms being abrogated. Amanullah Khan had a western-centric approach to modernize Afghanistan. He envisioned a modernized state which could
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Afghan Poultry Industry Meets 80% of Local Needs
Afghanistan’s poultry industry has seen a boost with around $1 billion worth of investment made in this industry over the past decade. According to a report by Tolo News, over 1,000 poultry farms are operating in this sector across the
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US Contributes Additional $125mn In Humanitarian Assistance to Afghanistan
The United States announces an additional amount of nearly $125 million in humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of vulnerable Afghans inside Afghanistan, including internally displaced persons, conflict and flood-affected communities, and Afghan returnees. This brings the total U.S. funding
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Iran & Afghanistan Discuss Energy Ties
A delegate from Iran’s Energy Ministry arrived in Kabul on August 17th to talk with Afghan officials about the future of energy ties between Iran and Afghanistan. Deputy Energy Minister for Electricity of Iran Homayoun Haeri led the delegation and
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New Investments Worth Millions of Dollars to be Made in Afghan Cement Factories
Afghan Ministry of Mines and Petroleum have reported about progress made in discussions on major investment projects worth USD 350 million. The projects include investment in second phase of Jabal Siraj cement factory (USD 170 million) and Samangan cement factory
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Afghanistan Exports 255 Tons of Fresh Fruits in 2019
Afghanistan has exported 255 tons of fresh fruits to various countries, indicating a 30% increase in fruit exports compared to the same period in 2018. The fruits—including apples, melons, pomegranates, watermelons and grapes—were mainly exported to India, Europe and some
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Afghan MMA Fighter Nasrat Haqparast Wins His 11th UFC Win
Afghan MMA fighter Nasrat Haqparast finishes Joaquim Silva in the second round to earn his first finish in the UFC and 11th win all together. UFC on ESPN 5 was held in New Jersey, USA. Joaquim Silva pushed the face
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Afghanistan Government Reduces Internet Prices By 37%
Minister of Telecommunication and Information Technology, Mohammad Fahim Hashemi, stated that all internet service providers purchasing internet by the national internet provider Afghan-Telecom will be receiving 1MB of internet for $60, while it was close to $100 in the past.
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Presidential Elections Campaign Officially Kicks Off in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s presidential elections campaign officially started July 28, 2019, and will be concluding on September 25th. The campaign has 18 candidates, with current President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah in the race. Hawa Alam Nuristani, the chairwoman of
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Buber–Afghanistan’s Ride-Hailing Service
BBR, which is pronounced ‘Buber,’ is Afghanistan’s first ride-hailing service. It enables users to call for cars to pick them up which is much safer than calling a traditional taxi. BBR has integrated AI in the app, which matches ride-hailers
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Afghanistan Can Now Say Goodbye to Paper Money with HesabPay
HesabPay is the first application in Afghanistan which enables consumers to send money electronically. Consumers in Afghanistan will be able to send money to another person in a different province in Afghanistan easily within seconds through the app. HesabPay can
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Afghanistan Exports Medical Products to Somalia
Afghan has exported medical equipment and hygiene products to Somalia for the first time. Hamidullah Khadim, head of Herat Chamber of Commerce and Industries, stated that 25 types of medical equipment made by Asia Pharma had been sent to Somalia.
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Afghanistan’s Economy Grew By 2% in 2018: World Bank Report
Afghanistan’s economic growth rate was around 2% in 2018, resulting in the lowest growth rates among South Asian economies in 2018. According to the World Bank’s recent Afghanistan Development Update, Afghanistan faces challenges of security, political uncertainty, potential declines in
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Afghanistan Discusses Net Metering Concept in Dubai
The first of three meetings for reviewing Afghanistan’s net metering concept was held in Dubai last week. Net metering allows utility customers who generate their own electricity to export excess energy to the grid in return for credit. The eleven
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Afghanistan’s Investment in Azerbaijan Amounts to $1.5mn
Afghanistan’s total investment in Azerbaijan’s economy has reached $1.5 million, according to reports from Baku, capital city of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani Deputy Economy Minister Sahib Mammadov said there is room for further cooperation between the two countries. He added that there
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Workshop Held To Facilitate Trade Between Afghanistan & Uzbekistan
The United States continued support to enhance cross-border trade and strengthen economic ties between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan at the “Facilitating Trade, Promoting Economic Growth,” event in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from July 14th – July 17th. USAID is supporting private-sector led economic
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USAID Supports NAREC Forum To Resolve Rural Issues in Afghanistan
USAID hosted the National Agriculture Education, Research, Extension and Economic Conference on July 15-17, 2019 to bring together experts to discuss current issues in agricultural education, research and extension. Participants share a common goal of developing solutions that will improve
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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Step Up Efforts To Bolster Trade Ties
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan are continuing efforts to strengthen trade relations between the two countries. Significant progress was made during the second round of the Afghanistan-Uzbekistan public-private dialogue – held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on 16 July – during which the two
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New Storage Facility Opens In Kabul Airport
A new USAID-funded cold storage facility at Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) will enable exporters to increase shipments of perishable fresh fruits and vegetables to high-paying international markets, minimizing product loss and maximizing profit. The facility was inaugurated at a
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5% Of Government Contracts Allocated For Afghan Women
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani announced that a minimum quota of 5% is reserved for Afghan women entrepreneurs in government contracts in a bid to improve their participation in the economy. This directive was issued during the president’s visit in Kandahar
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First Ever Solar Power Plant Inaugurated in Energy-Starved Kandahar Province
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani inaugurated the first ever solar power plant in southern Kandahar province, where residents and industrialists have been demanding electricity for years. The $39 million solar power plant will produce a total of 30 megawatts energy, helping
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Afghanistan to Purchase 14mn Euros Worth of Biometric Devices for the Upcoming Elections
The National Procurement Commission has approved the purchase of 17,865 biometric verification devices to be used at the upcoming presidential elections. The devices, including accessories like printers, power bank and printing paper, are expected to cost over €14 million, according
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