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
Representatives of Pakistan’s industrial sector have warned that the closure of the Torkham and Chaman crossings is causing severe commercial losses and putting pharmaceutical exports worth nearly 200 million US dollars at risk. About two months ago, Pakistan unilaterally closed transit routes with Afghanistan along the Durand Line. Subsequently, on 12 November, the Islamic Emirate More
Following the Afghanistan’s decision to halt the import of medicines from Pakistan, the Chamber of Industries and Mines says more than 10 pharmaceutical factories in western Herat province now produce over 1,000 types of medicines, helping meet part of the country’s needs. On November 22, the Ministry of Finance announced that based on directives from More
Afghan and Indian officials have stressed the need to expand economic and industrial cooperation and New Delhi invited Afghanistan to participate in 2026 Bharat Tex Expo. Director of Economic Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) along with Alhaj Arif, head of industrial parks, met with officials from India’s Ministry of Textiles, the Ministry More
Air cargo services between India and Afghanistan will be launched soon, an Indian foreign ministry official said on Friday. The announcement came during a visit to New Delhi by Afghanistan’s Trade Minister Nooruddin Azizi, who has urged India to boost trade and open cargo hubs as Kabul seeks access to grains, medicines and industrial goods More
