Afghanistan
Afghan carpet industry struggles amid ongoing economic crisis
Afghanistan Association of Carpet Producers said the export volume of carpets has dropped significantly in the past few months due to the closure of...
Carpet and flooring
‘A carpet is a work of art,’ says FBMI director on project that supports Afghan weavers
Four months ago, the world watched how the Taliban regained control over Afghanistan after 20 years.
“It was unimaginable...
Carpet and flooring
Afghans go back to making carpets as economy unravels
Four Afghan brothers have hauled their family’s carpet loom out of storage in the desperate hope of earning...
Carpet and flooring
UK businesses fear for Afghan rug weavers after Taleban takeover
Overseas businesses selling colourful handwoven rugs and vivid handblown glass from Afghanistan are concerned for their suppliers as...
Economy News
Helmand Cotton Factory Reopens After 7 Years
The state-run Bost Enterprise, a cotton ginning factory, has officially reopened after seven years.According to a statement from...
Afghanistan launches new export route to India through Iran
Afghanistan began exports to India through an Iranian port on Sunday, official said, as the landlocked, war-torn nation turns to overseas markets to improve...
Pakistan to start importing cotton from Afghanistan
Pakistan has signed an agreement to facilitate bilateral trade with Afghanistan and has also decided to import Afghan cotton. At a ceremony held in...
Iran, Afghanistan sign $2-million contract
During the 2nd Iran-Afghanistan joint economic exhibition, Iranian and Afghan businessmen and firms inked contracts worth $2m, Iranian Commercial attaché in Afghanistan said.
Mohammadreza Karim...