The lives of many Afghans have been turned upside down, including that of the former Finance Minister Khalid Payenda. He went from representing his country at global economic forums to driving for a …
From Afghanistan’s finance minister to cab driver in the US
The lives of many Afghans have been turned upside down, including that of the former Finance Minister Khalid Payenda. He went from representing his country at global economic forums to driving for a …
Davos updates | Urgent need in Afghanistan is saving economy
Two high-level speakers at the World Economic Forum gathering say Afghanistan’s most urgent need is saving its economy from complete collapse. Achim Steiner, administrator of the United Nations …
In Pictures: A taste of Afghanistan helps these bakers find home in India
In India, these naanwais may have left Afghanistan behind, but they’ve brought a slice of home with them.
Analysis: Afghanistan currency market shaked by Taliban regulations
Despite their claims, the Taliban have declined to make progress in rebuilding political and economic stability in Afghanistan after 9 months of assumption of power. Afghanistan is immersed in a …
Iran-Russia friendship turns sour over gas rivalry
Iran’s key liquefied petroleum gas exports face a wave of competition as cut-price Russian cargoes tempt its traditional customers in countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan and Turkey. The export of …
Afghanistan Can’t Pay Its Biggest Electricity Suppliers
Sanctions against the Taliban government of Afghanistan have left the country to pay its growing electricity debts to neighbors Uzbekistan and Tajikistan …
India sends 2,000 tons of wheat to Afghanistan via Attari-Wagah border
Another consignment of 2,000 metric tons of wheat has been sent to Afghanistan by the government of India and is being transported overland through Pakistan through the Attari-Wagah border, Indian …
Taliban orders all women TV presenters in Afghanistan to cover their faces. ‘They are afraid of educated women,’ said one.
One female TV news presenter in Afghanistan said of the Taliban :I am sure, they don’t want the presence of women in general.” …
Taliban orders all women TV presenters in Afghanistan to cover their faces. ‘They are afraid of educated women,’ said one.
One female TV news presenter in Afghanistan said of the Taliban :I am sure, they don’t want the presence of women in general.” …