Barter trade to benefit Pakistan, warn economists
KABUL (Pajhwok): With talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan on barter trade underway for quite some time, economists hold mixed views regarding the protection of Kabul’s interest under the…
National Council of Moneychangers goes on strike
Business & Economics National Council of Moneychangers goes on strike KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan’s National Council of Moneychangers has announced going on strike against problems in obtaining licences. A…
33 people suffer casualties in Afghanistan last week
KABUL (Pajhwok): At least 33 people suffered casualties in Afghanistan last week — 50 percent less compared to the previous week. During the past week, the US eased…
Find markets for carpets beyond Pakistan, govt urged
Business & Economics Find markets for carpets beyond Pakistan, govt urged KABUL (Pajhwok): Pakistan exports 90 percent of Afghanistan’s carpets to other countries under its own trademark, officials…
Prices down after ban on foreign currencies in Kandahar
Business & Economics Prices down after ban on foreign currencies in Kandahar KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): Traders and shopkeepers in southern Kandahar province say the value of the afghani…
Chinese, Russian presidents to discuss Afghanistan
Governance & Politics Chinese, Russian presidents to discuss Afghanistan KABUL (Pajhwok): Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are expected to confer on the current…
Last week, casualties in Afghanistan fall to record low
KABUL (Pajhwok): Casualty figure in Afghanistan fell to its lowest level or nine people in the past week, when some countries stressed aid to Afghanistan at a summit…