Afghanistan economy
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Afghanistan
Taliban Orders Rollback of Internet and Call Price Hikes
DID Press: Taliban-run Ministry of Communications has instructed all telecommunications operators in Afghanistan to restore internet package and voice call prices to their previous rates following public criticism over recent increases. In a statement, the ministry said the rise in…
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Gold Prices Fall as Kabul Market Sees Stable Week
DID Press: Gold prices declined in Kabul this week, marking the most notable change in an otherwise stable economic landscape, while the prices of essential goods and fuel remained largely unchanged. According to market data from Kabul, the price of…
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Passengers Protest Kabul Airport Transport Monopoly After Fare Surge
DID Press: Travelers at Kabul International Airport are protesting what they describe as an unprecedented increase in transport fares by the state-linked “Afghan Tour” company, accusing it of operating an unchecked monopoly around the airport. According to passengers and local…
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$700M Investment Boosts Industry and Agriculture in Balkh Province
DID Press: Chamber of Commerce in Balkh Province has announced that over $700 million was invested in production, industrial, and agricultural sectors during 1404, marking a significant expansion of economic activity in northern Afghanistan. According to economic sources, the investments—reported…
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Afghanistan Allocates 1,000 Jeribs Near Hairatan for Special Economic Zone
DID Press: Taliban-run Ministry of Industry and Commerce says 1,000 jeribs of land near the Hairatan Border Crossing have been designated for the establishment of a special economic zone aimed at attracting regional investment, particularly from Uzbekistan. Acting Minister Nooruddin…
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