Afghanistan
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Al-Qaeda activity declines in Afghanistan but group maintains presence, says UN official
Al-Qaeda’s activities in Afghanistan have declined, but the group continues to maintain a presence in the country, Alexander Zuyev, acting…
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International-standard textile factory to begin operations in Kabul
An Afghan investor who has invested more than $80 million in building a textile factory in Kabul says the facility…
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US permanently closes its consulate in Peshawar
The United States has closed its Consulate General in Peshawar and transferred responsibility for diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to…
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Afghanistan, India discuss ways to boost trade and investment ties
Sayed Karim Hashemi, chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), has met with Indian ambassador in Kabul,…
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Balkh Exports to Regional Markets Surge in First Quarter
Officials at the Balkh Chamber of Commerce and Investment say goods worth more than $67 million were exported from the…
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Criticism of Pakistan’s Afghanistan Policy Grows Amid Ongoing Tensions
As political and security tensions between Kabul and Islamabad continue, criticism of Pakistan’s policy toward Afghanistan is also growing within…
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Britain Commits £315M to Support Afghanistan Over Three Years
The United Kingdom has announced £315 million (about $424 million) in aid to support the people of Afghanistan over the…
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Afghanistan’s Animal Product Exports Nearly Sevenfold in First Quarter
Local officials in Herat say Afghanistan exported more than 1,280 metric tons of animal hides and intestines worth $1.123 million…
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Russia: ISIS-K Seeks to Use Afghanistan to Expand Its Operations
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has described terrorism as one of the most serious threats to global peace and stability…
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Afghanistan’s Domestic Exports Top $45M in First Three Months of 1405
During the first three months of the current solar year 1405, Afghanistan’s domestic exports increased significantly. The Herat Chamber of…
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