Afghanistan saffron has been ranked number one in the world for the ninth time by the International Taste and Quality Institute (iTQi) in Brussels. On its Facebook page, the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MoAIL) wrote saffron from Herat was tested in the laboratory of the institute. The ministry said every year samples were More
In a first, Afghan cargo trucks have entered Pakistan on the basis of the Temporary Admission Document (TAD). In a move to accelerate bilateral trade, Pakistan on Sunday allowed Afghan transporters with TAD entry via the Kharlachi crossing. The Pakistani embassy in Kabul had issued the document to Afghan drivers and cleaners, Dawn quoted Pakistan-Afghanistan More
The Turkish Airlines has resumed flights to Afghanistan after a hiatus of three years, media reports said on Tuesday. The first flight of the airlines arrived at the Kabul International Airport today (Tuesday) morning, the Radio and Television of Afghanistan (RTA) reported. The airlines would operate four flights a week between Istanbul and Kabul on More
Under a 10-year agreement with Iran, India will equip and operate Chabahar port terminals, says a media report. In reaction to the development, the Biden administration warned of slapping sanctions on India for trade cooperation with Iran. The India Ports Global Limited (IPGL) and the Port & Maritime Organisation of Iran inked the contract for More
After two years of suspension, the Turkish Airlines will resume flights to Afghanistan on May 21, a media report said on Tuesday. The airlines would operate four flights a week between Istanbul and Kabul on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, according to Anadolu News Agency. The carrier suspended its flights to the country after the More
An Iranian government official has called for the precious stones import from Afghanistan saying the neighbouring country was rich in precious stones and minerals, according to a media report on Monday. Ghulam Raza Nazparwar, head of the Mining Chamber of Khurasan Rezvi province, said that Afghanistan has mines of precious stones that can be turned More
Top Uzbek and Qatari have exchanged views on the execution of the Trans-Afghan Railway project, a media report said on Tuesday. Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, heading a delegation to Tashkent, discussed the railroad project. According to Trend news agency, the two sides also held discussions More
The precious stones and gems market has been improved recently following an increase in the number of foreign tourists in the northern Balkh province. Shopkeepers associated with the precious stones business said as a result of an increase in the number of foreign tourists to the province and the halt of precious stones smuggling the More
Business leaders have urged the Pakistani government to open Ghulam Khan and Kharlachi crossings for full trade activities with Afghanistan. Excessive transport burden at the Torkham post would ease considerably if trade via the two crossings was allowed, they said in a joint statement. The call was issued by Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and More
Afghanistan has resumed exports and imports through Chabahar port in Iran after a pause lasting two years, officials in northwestern Nimroz province said on Saturday. Maulvi Asif Asif, Nimroz land transportation head, told Pajhwok Afghan News: “Chabahar port, which remained inactive for two years, had created difficulties for traders in transferring commercial goods, but now More
