HERAT, Afghanistan — Practical work on the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project in Afghanistan is progressing rapidly and systematically, with local authorities in Herat reporting significant progress across various sectors. …
Business & Economy
KABUL (May, 2026) – Afghanistan’s Ministry of Finance has announced updates to import tariffs on several commercial goods, aimed at protecting domestic production and boosting economic growth. The decision was …
How Pakistan Import Ban Fueled Afghanistan’s Pharmaceutical Growth: One Factory Hits 60K Daily IV Output
HERAT, AFGHANISTAN – A major pharmaceutical plant in the Herat Industrial City has ramped up its production to 60,000 bags of intravenous (IV) fluids and solutions daily, signaling a significant …
Farah Governor, Iranian Officials Meet to Resolve Border Transit and Trade Hurdles
Farah Governor Mohammad Hafiz Mujahid and Land Transport head Seyed Ahmad Sajid met Iranian officials at the border to address bilateral transport and facilitate trade. During the high-level border meeting, …
HERAT, AFGHANISTAN – Local food-exporting companies in Herat province participated in the first comprehensive two-day workshop focused on equipping them with essential knowledge on food export standards for European markets. …
A Turkmen delegation met Herat Governor Noor Ahmad Islamjar to discuss trade and Torghundi port upgrades. The Turkmen delegation was led by Gurdov Bashim, Head of the Construction and Technical …
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) representation in Afghanistan’s Nimruz province has officially announced that transit drivers from the Islamic Republic of Iran transporting commercial goods to the province are …
HERAT, Afghanistan — In a milestone for the local textile industry, Afghanistan has successfully exported its first major commercial shipment of women’s clothing from western Herat province to Iraq.The shipment, …
Afghanistan, Iran Emphasize Increasing Islam Qala Border Traffic to 2,400 Trucks a Day
A joint industrial and economic meeting was held between an Afghan delegation and Iranian officials and industrialists in Mashhad, where both sides emphasized increasing daily transport capacity at the Islam …
Herat Traders Donate $230,000 to Support Iranian People Amid Regional Challenges
Traders in Herat province, Afghanistan, have generously donated 15 million Afghanis (approximately $230,000 USD) as humanitarian aid to support the people of Iran, highlighting Afghanistan-Iran cooperation, regional solidarity, and private …