Afghanistan’s passport ranks last globally once again

Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said on Wednesday that the ministry’s primary focus moving forward is to continue efforts toward gaining recognition of the Islamic Emirate by regional countries, to enhance and sustain engagement with Western …

Police discover 200 pieces of firearms in E. Afghanistan

KABUL, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Police have discovered some 200 pieces of light and heavy firearms in the eastern Afghanistan Paktia province, reported the state-run Radio and Television of Afghanistan (RTA) on Thursday. The weaponry, according to the state- …

Tariffs slashed after Pakistan, Afghanistan ink Preferential Trade Agreement

ISLAMABAD: In a major move toward normalising ties, Pakistan and Afghanistan have signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to reduce tariffs on eight agricultural products, the Afghan embassy in Islamabad announced on Wednesday. The agreement, signed by …

With no access to education beyond the 6th grade, girls in Afghanistan turn to religious schools

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — For six hours every day after school, Nahideh works in a cemetery, collecting water from a nearby shrine to sell to mourners visiting loved ones’ graves. She dreams of becoming a doctor — but knows it is a futile dream. When the …

West Asia News Live: Lawsuit against Qatar Airways, Gaza aid scandals and Iran-Afghanistan crisis mark turbulent day

Iran expels over 500,000 Afghans, creating a severe humanitarian crisis Iran has expelled more than 500,000 Afghans over a 15-day period, significantly worsening the ongoing humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan, according to a report in Foreign Policy. …

Pakistan, Afghanistan sign trade agreement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday signed an Early Harvest Programme (EHP) to reduce tariffs on eight agricultural items for one year, laying the foundation for a broader preferential trade agreement (PTA) between the two countries. The EHP, …

With no access to education beyond the 6th grade, girls in Afghanistan turn to religious schools

Pakistan, Afghanistan cut tariffs to 27% after signing Preferential Trade Agreement

Agreement to come into effect on August 1 for one year. Will reduce tariffs on total of eight agricultural products. Afghan envoy terms development "win for farmers, traders". ISLAMABAD: In a major move toward normalising ties, Pakistan and …

Afghanistan Expands Trade with Over 100 Countries: Nooruddin Azizi

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce, in its annual achievements briefing, announced that Afghanistan’s trade relations have expanded to more than 100 countries worldwide. Nooruddin Azizi, the acting minister, stated that Afghanistan’s total trade volume …

Pakistan, Afghanistan strike trade deal

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday inked a preferential trade agreement (PTA), aimed at reducing tariffs on different products. At present, tariffs on agreed products stand at 60%, but both sides will slash levies up to 22% …