The Ministry of Energy and Water (MoEW) has drawn up a five-year operational plan for the development of the energy sector. The ministry said in a statement.

In a meeting between the members of the ACCI and Afghan traders based in China, there was emphasis on the removal of challenges facing Afghan traders and the business community. A senior official of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) said.

Islamic Emirate and China are interested in connecting via the Wakhan corridor. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) said.

Kabul’s exports to Pakistan totalled $600 million in the first six months of this year. The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACC) said.

The Chamber of Commerce and Investment said that, The rate of production in Kabul factories has declined by up to 50 percent due to increased electricity outages.

Restrictions on the banking system in Afghanistan have challenged investors, leaving them with many problems in their businesses. The business community said.

A factory for making jackets was inaugurated in Kabul on Saturday.

The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum said, the biggest buyer of Afghan coal is Pakistan but Kabul is looking for new markets.