Mohammad Hamid

According to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Afghanistan, Afghanistan’s saffron exports reached $54 million in 2025, marking an increase of about $10 million compared with the previous year, which represents nearly 10 percent growth. Abdul Salam Jawad Akhundzada, spokesperson for the ministry, stated that Afghan saffron was exported to several international markets including India, […]

According to the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, the country currently imports nearly 3 million tons of oil annually from countries such as Iran, Turkmenistan, and Russia to meet its energy needs. However, recent developments in domestic extraction are beginning to shift this trend. Officials report that oil production in the Amu Darya basin, particularly

Global oil prices climbed to their highest level since 2022 as markets reacted to growing uncertainty around energy supply routes and potential disruptions in key shipping channels. Brent crude briefly surged by nearly 7%, reaching above $126 per barrel before settling around $116 in later trading sessions. This marks the strongest level since global supply