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Project on 111 residential blocks inaugurated in Kabul
President Hamid Karzai inaugurated the project on the establishment of 111 residential blocks in Khuaja Rawash area of Kabul.
The project is funded by the United Arab Emirates as part of their effort in strengthening bilateral relations with...
Negative rumors about 2014 being the reason for capital flight in Afghanistan
Afghan Economy Minister Abdul Hadi Arghandiwal cited the baseless concerns and negative rumors about the deadline 2014 as the reason for the capital flight and increasing corruption in the country.
He said the enemies of Afghanistan are spreading...
Construction of the Marriott Hotel in Kabul stopped
The plan for the construction of the Marriott Hotel in Kabul has been cancelled due to rising concerns about the security situation in the city.
“We are not too sure about the improvement of security situation in Afghanistan. We have, therefore,...
The growth of the Afghan telecom sector in the past 12 years
About USD 2bn have been invested in the Afghan telecommunication sector since the establishment of the new Afghan government.
“More than 150,000 people are employed in the sector,” said Deputy Telecommunication Minister Wahabuddin...
Commodities’ prices stay stable in Kabul
Pajhwok Afghan News Weekly Price Report-The rates of daily-use commodities remained unchanged during the outgoing week in central capital Kabul, retailers said on Thursday.
A 50-kilogram bag of Pakistani sugar sold for 1,650 afghanis ($30.21),...
DABS installs 2 new electricity transformers in Herat
Afghanistan’s electricity company, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), installed two new electricity transformers in western Herat province.
Funded by DABS, the project was implemented at a cost of 117mn AFN.
DABS CEO Abdul Razique...
New electricity billing system introduced in Helmand
A new power billing system has been introduced in Helmand province to help with timely payments of bills in the province.
This comes as many customers including government departments defaulted on paying bills, resulting in a huge outstanding...
Prices of raw materials in Afghanistan on the rise amid high tariffs
The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) urged the government to bring down the tariffs level on raw materials.
The prices of raw materials have increased by 25%, raising concerns among the traders and consumers.
“The government...
Afghan Labor and Social Affairs Minister blames international community for unemployment
The Afghan Minister of Labor and Social Affairs accused the international community for their inattention towards building of infrastructure in Afghanistan, which as a result has caused a rise in unemployment in the country.
This comes as Amina...
Afghanistan pushes for CNG in cars and thermal power plants
Officials of Afghanistan Natural Compressed Gas Department emphasized on installing gas system in cars and generators to reduce cost and prevent air pollution.
According to the department, using natural compressed gas in thermal power plants...
