The “Snow Pharma” pharmaceutical factory in Kandahar province has substantially increased its annual production capacity for approximately 200 types of medicines since the beginning of the current solar year, raising it from 6 billion units to 14 billion units. This remarkable expansion represents a major step toward Afghanistan’s pharmaceutical self-sufficiency.
New data reveals a significant surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe’s major markets, with registrations rising by nearly one-third. Kabul 24: The upward trend has accelerated sharply following the dramatic spike in fuel prices triggered by the conflict in Iran, pushing consumers toward cleaner and more cost-effective.
Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, Minister of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has emphasized efforts to make the country’s health system self-sufficient based on a new strategic plan. Kabul 24: He made the remarks during a four-day coordination and capacity-building workshop for provincial health officials, organized by the.
Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has strongly rejected allegations linking current government officials to Al-Qaeda, describing them as “completely false” and lacking any factual basis. Kabul 24: He emphasized that no foreign or external groups are operating inside Afghanistan.In statements to the media, Mujahid said.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted notable shifts in disease patterns across Afghanistan in its latest March 2026 emergency situation report.According to the report, while some illnesses have declined, malaria cases have increased significantly. Kabul 24: Confirmed malaria cases rose by 25% in March compared to February, reaching 746.
Kazakhstan is actively working to significantly expand its trade relations with Afghanistan. Kazakh officials and media outlets have announced plans to increase the bilateral trade volume from the current level of approximately $500 million per year to $3 billion in the coming years. Kabul 24: This ambitious target reflects Astana’s.
Pakistani media outlets have reported a notable decline in the country’s rice exports over the past nine months, highlighting growing challenges for one of the nation’s key agricultural export sectors. Kabul 24: According to statistics published by the influential daily newspaper Dawn, Pakistan exported 658,700 tons of rice during the.
Senior officials from Afghanistan and Turkey, meeting on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, have stressed the need to expand economic cooperation and boost trade volume between the two countries. Kabul 24: Nooruddin Azizi, Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, held talks with.
Afghanistan Moving Toward Self-Sufficiency in Bottle ProductionOfficials from the Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines say the country is steadily progressing toward self-sufficiency in bottle manufacturing. Kabul 24: They believe that with proper support from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce for investments in this sector, Afghanistan could become a.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported that more than 86,000 Afghan migrants returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan between March 11 and April 11, 2026. Kabul 24: This wave of returns, which includes both voluntary repatriations and those under pressure, has created significant humanitarian challenges.
A senior official of the Islamic Emirate has invited prominent leaders from Afghanistan’s previous governments to return to the country, describing Afghanistan as a common homeland for all its citizens. kabul 24: Shahabuddin Delawar, head of the Commission for Contact with Afghan Personalities, made the appeal during a ceremony in.
According to a Reuters report, fuel imports from Russia and Belarus to Afghanistan and Central Asian countries via rail have risen by more than 50 percent in the first quarter of 2026. Kabul 24: This sharp increase comes as Moscow redirects its energy flows away from Europe, while ongoing conflict.
