Tag Archives: Afghanistan post 2014
Afghan businesses plan to expand, despite post-2014 uncertainty
What will happen to Afghanistan’s security after 2014 when foreign forces will withdraw from Afghanistan?
Many Afghans are anxious about the answer to this question. What will be the situation of security post 2014 creates anxiety when it...
Local investors to receive tax benefits: Afghan Commerce Minister
Commerce and Industries Ministries Anwarul Haq Ahadi announced Tuesday that tax benefits to local investors would increase post-2014.
He added a 10% reduction in taxes would be granted to those who invest in factory making in Afghanistan in...
Afghanistan’s economy to dwindle post 2014- Senior US Official
The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) James R Clapper said the Afghan economy is likely to shrink after the withdrawal of foreign forces, which is scheduled for the year 2014.
According to Mr. Clapper, the Taliban remain to be a challenge...
Corruption-a major challenge ahead of Afghanistan’s economic growth
Afghan traders have once again expressed their hopelessness in the continuity of investment in Afghanistan.
They have cited corruption as a major challenge ahead of investments and economic growth in Afghanistan.
According to the traders, Afghanistan’s...
South Korea’s USD 500mn aid to Afghanistan
South Korea’s ambassador announced on Saturday that his country has pledged USD 500mn in aid to Afghanistan, of which USD 100mn will be spent in the country by next year.
He further added that USD 130mn from the aid money will be earmarked...
Ban Ki-moon underscores employment opportunities for Afghans
U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon once again called on the international community to ensure availability of livelihood opportunities and availability of sustainable employment for Afghans, as the foreign forces are set to leave the country.
He warned...
There would be no major crisis in Afghanistan post-2014- President Hamid Karzai
Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Afghanistan National Industrial Conference, President Hamid Karzai assured his country that Afghanistan would not face any economic crisis after 2014, when many of the foreign troops are scheduled to...
Economic transition more effective than security transition- Commerce Minister Shinwari
Speaking at the session entitled “Access to Global Markets”, Commerce and Industries Deputy Minister Muzamil Shinwari emphasized on the importance of exports for Afghanistan’s economy.
He called for a better strategy to be put in place...
As NATO Nears Exit, Construction Dries Up
Jalalabad Road, the heart of what might be called the Afghan capital’s military-industrial complex, has also become the place where heavy construction equipment comes to die.
Lined with Afghan and NATO military facilities and the contracting...
Clinton stresses on regional economic integration of Afghanistan
Delivering a speech on “Economic Statecraft” at the Singapore Management University, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton underscored the importance of regional economic integration for Afghanistan.
As the deadline for NATO-led troops withdrawal...
