Pakistani media report that since October, the closure of trade routes between Pakistan and Afghanistan has caused a 53.02 percent decline in revenue for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to the Dawn newspaper, the shutdown has significantly affected the province’s finances, with Infrastructure Development Cess (IDC) revenues falling from 7.42 billion rupees during the same period last year More
India and the European Union have announced a landmark free trade agreement aimed at significantly deepening economic and strategic ties, according to international media reports. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the deal creates a free trade zone covering nearly two billion people and about 25 percent More
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Wednesday announced that medicines imported from neighbouring Pakistan will no longer be processed in Afghanistan after February 9, urging traders to complete all related commercial transactions before the deadline. On November 13, 2025, MoF had declared that medicines imported from Pakistan would no longer be processed through customs after More
The Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan has announced that the country has resolved key organizational issues related to the Afghan–Trans Railway project and work is now underway to prepare a feasibility study for the initiative. According to Trend News Agency, this move is part of Uzbekistan’s broader efforts to strengthen its transit infrastructure and expand More
Pakistani media have reported that exporters in the country are losing about $177 million each month due to the closure of trade routes with Afghanistan. Continued disruptions could significantly weaken Pakistan’s long-term access to Afghan and Central Asian markets. According to reports, Pakistan closed all trade routes with Afghanistan nearly three months ago following violations of More
Imports of one-day-old chicks have resumed from neighbouring Iran to Afghanistan through the Dogharoon crossing after a one-year halt, a media report said on Wednesday. IRNA News Agency reported that Hossein Jamshidi, administrative chief Taybad district in Khorasan province, stated on Tuesday that the chicks had been exported in 11 consignments via the Dogharon border More
Officials from the Iranian consulate have stated that Iran has the capacity and expertise to assist in the development of Afghanistan’s oil refineries. They expressed a willingness to cooperate with Afghanistan’s private sector to strengthen the country’s energy industry, create jobs, and enhance self-sufficiency. Sajjad Jafari, Deputy and Economic Attaché at the Iranian Consulate in More
The Afghanistan-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PAJCCI) on Wednesday reported that the closure of trade routes between the two countries has resulted in losses of up to $4.5 billion for Pakistan’s trade. According to reports, Pakistan closed all trade routes with Afghanistan approximately two months ago following alleged violations of Afghan territory by More
The price of silver in global markets has more than doubled in less than one year and has also followed a sharp upward trend in Afghanistan. Economic experts attribute the rise to a reduction in interest rates by the US Federal Reserve, increased global demand, and the world’s growing shift towards green energy. The price More
For the first time, handcrafted decorative glassware from western Herat province has been exported to Europe and the United States. Industry officials say that 500 pieces of traditional mosaic-style glass ornaments — designed and painted with miniature artwork — were shipped to international markets. Ghulam Sakhi, one of Herat’s most experienced masters of traditional decorative More
