The local administration of Herat has announced the completion and official approval of the detailed master plan for the Islam Qala border crossing, a major step aimed at improving urban …
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Officials from the Department of Mines and Petroleum in Ghor Province have announced the official launch of agate gemstone extraction in Pasaband District. According to Abdul Hakim Hikmat, head of …
Afghanistan Railways Record 797,482 Metric Tons of Freight Movement in June 2026
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Works says the country’s railway network recorded 797,482 metric tons of rail freight movements during Jawza 1405 (approximately May 22–June 21, 2026). According to the ministry, …
Herat Showcases Industrial Products to Boost Afghanistan’s Manufacturing Sector
HERAT, Afghanistan — Local authorities and business leaders in western Afghanistan have highlighted Herat’s growing industrial capacity during an event aimed at promoting locally manufactured products and encouraging national and …
TAPI Pipeline Project in Afghanistan: 125 km Route Prepared and 91 km of Pipeline Installed in Herat
Herat, Afghanistan — The head of the TAPI Pipeline Project, Muhammad Amanov, says physical work on the major regional energy initiative is progressing steadily, with key construction milestones achieved along …
HERAT, Afghanistan — Herat Governor Noor Ahmad Islamjar has called for an expansion of commercial freight traffic along the Khaf–Herat railway, highlighting the corridor’s growing importance in facilitating trade and …
Afghanistan–US Chamber Leaders Hold Talks on Trade and Investment Cooperation in Herat
HERAT, Afghanistan — Officials of the Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment (HCCI) have met with Jeffrey Grieco, President of the Afghanistan–United States Chamber of Commerce (AUSCC), to discuss economic …
Herat Governor, Kazakh Deputy PM Discuss Trade Expansion and Railway Investment
KABUL — Herat Governor Noor Ahmad Islamjar met with Serik Zhumangarin, Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, in Kabul to discuss expanding economic cooperation, trade relations, and investment opportunities between Afghanistan …
Afghanistan Trade: Herat Chamber Reports Strong Export Growth in First Two Months of 1405
HERAT, Afghanistan – Exports through Herat’s border crossings recorded significant growth during the first two months of the solar Hijri year 1405 (March–May 2026), driven by a surge in agricultural …
Afghanistan Rejects Over 55 Tons of Imported Cement and Solar Products at Islam Qala Border
HERAT, Afghanistan — Afghanistan Standard and Quality Authority (ASQA) has rejected two imported shipments of construction and electrical products at the Islam Qala border crossing in western Herat province after …