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Afghanistan witnesses a slower economic growth in 1391
According to reports, Afghanistan’s economic growth in 1391 was lower than previous year.
Afghanistan’s balance of trade stood at -95%. The country’s widening gap between Afghanistan’s exports and imports is seen as a potential threat...
Afghan refugee becomes Young Australian of the year
The Telegraph-He fled Afghanistan with his mother and brother at the height of a bloody civil war, arriving in Australia a child refugee.
Now, 25-year-old Akram Azimi is the 2013 Young Australian of the Year.
“This country has been incredibly...
IEC support for using old registration system receives criticism
The Independent Election Commission (IEC) recently supported the decision of the Afghan government to use the old registration system, citing insufficient budget of the government as the main reason.
Afghan political parties have expressed outrage...
Apple loses to Exxon Mobil as the most valuable company
Following a drastic decline in its shares, Apple is taken over by Exxon Mobil as the most valuable company.
The disappointed iPhone sales figures on Wednesday dropped Apple’s shares to 37% since their record high last September.
At the close...
Aviation Ministry to provide public transport buses to Nangarhar
Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Daud Ali Najafi said that his ministry would provide some public transport buses to the provincial authorities.
In addition, the Nangarhar airport would transition from foreign troops to the Afghan government...
US increases loads on planes to save money
Kabul (Agencies)-A U.S. Air Force C-17 crew member collects straps that restrained 40 bundles the plane air-dropped to a remote Afghanistan outpost. The service is working to save money on airlift, but “the need to move quickly” in the best...
50% increase in the budget for construction of Salma Dam in Herat
India is considering increasing the budget allocated for the construction of Salma Dam in Herat.
Salma Dam is one of the major construction projects in Afghanistan that was initiated in 2006 with financial collaboration from India.
Residents...
Kabul residents complain about the poor conditions of the roads
Residents from various regions of Kabul city have complained about the poor conditions of the roads in the city.
The residents said that Kabul Municipality has not paid much attention to the conditions of the roads since the past few years.
Despite...
Disease resistant seeds distributed to Afghan farmers
A new variety of modified seed that is resistance to diseases and has good yield has been distributed to famrers in southeastern Khost and southern Ghazni provinces.
Agriculture Director Sultan Hussain Abbasyar said the seed is being sold to...
Gas Reserves Discovered in Faryab Province of Afghanistan
Major natural gas reserves have been discovered in the Andkhoi district of northern Faryab province as a result of a 75-day survey carried out by the government at a cost of USD 7mn.
The survey was conducted by a Canadian company in the distict.
Ministry...
