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The UNICEF, in its annual report, has stated that Afghanistan’s economic outlook continues to face widespread and persistent poverty. According to the Ministry of Economy, inflation has decreased and GDP has increased, while efforts have been made to maintain price stability despite regional tensions. Additionally, UNICEF reported that the nutritional situation in several provinces remains […]

KABUL, Afghanistan — Trade between Afghanistan and Iran has significantly increased this year, with overall imports and transit activities rising by nearly 30–35% compared to last year. Last year, bilateral trade between the two countries was estimated at around $3 billion, while current projections suggest the annual trade volume could surpass $4 billion. Trade and

Afghanistan has become Uzbekistan’s fifth-largest trading partner after bilateral trade surpassed $508 million over the past three months, according to data released by Uzbekistan’s State Committee of Statistics. The increase reflects a broader expansion in economic engagement between the two countries, driven by sustained growth in trade volumes and sectoral diversification. Uzbek officials stated that

Afghan transit goods continue to face delays after being moved from Karachi to Jebel Ali, as regional tensions once again disrupt shipments bound for Afghanistan. Afghan traders who recently shifted their transit cargo from Karachi Port to Jebel Ali Port are now facing renewed delays, with shipments halted due to ongoing tensions in the Middle

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy could face a significantly worse outlook if ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt energy markets and keep oil prices elevated for an extended period. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said inflationary pressures are already rising globally, and the economic outlook would deteriorate further if

Local officials in Panjshir say that last year, 23 rounds of emerald auctions were held in the province, through which 111,750 carats of emeralds were sold to domestic traders for more than $4 million. In these auctions, emeralds worth a total of $4,178,640 were sold. According to Panjshir officials, last year many investors from countries

In its latest report on the economic outlook of the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, the World Bank has stated that Afghanistan’s per capita GDP has declined by 5.6 percent. According to the report, population growth in Afghanistan has outpaced economic growth, leading to increased inflationary pressures. The report emphasizes that this situation

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