The National Procurement Authority, operating under the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, has approved 252 projects for the next 12 months, with a total value exceeding $1 billion.
These projects are set to be implemented across a wide range of sectors, including transportation, healthcare, telecommunications, electricity, water resource management, and other critical areas. The initiatives will span multiple provinces, aiming to address infrastructure and development needs nationwide.
In a related development, Trustco Middle East, a German company, recently met with Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Public Works, Mohammad Esa Thani, to discuss potential investments in the country’s road construction sector. The company expressed its willingness to invest $400 million in exchange for access to Afghanistan’s vast mineral resources. According to a statement from the Ministry of Public Works, the Ghor-Herat and Badghis-Faryab roads in central Afghanistan are among the most strategically important routes in the country, and their construction will be prioritized under the proposed agreement.
This surge in infrastructure investment comes amid growing regional interest in Afghanistan’s economic and reconstruction efforts. India’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Ashok Sajjanhar, recently highlighted his country’s support for Kazakhstan’s active participation in Afghanistan’s development.
During a meeting organized by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies, Sajjanhar emphasized India’s commitment to supporting Afghanistan’s reconstruction, noting that New Delhi has been a key provider of technical assistance to the country. Both sides also underscored the importance of collaboration in advancing the Trans-Afghan project, a critical initiative aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and economic integration.
As Afghanistan continues to navigate ongoing challenges, the increasing involvement of regional and international stakeholders signals a renewed momentum in the country’s reconstruction efforts.
With significant investments in infrastructure and economic development, Afghanistan is poised to make strides toward stability and growth, bolstered by the support of its neighbors and regional partners.
Overnight clashes between Pakistani and Afghan security forces at the main border crossing led to widespread panic and forced around 15,000 local residents to flee their homes.
Japan pledges $7 million to fight hunger and malnutrition in Afghanistan, supporting humanitarian efforts to improve food security and nutrition.
The death toll from flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Afghanistan has surged to 35 over the past two days, with an additional six people killed and five injured in southern Helmand province, according to local officials.
Italy’s Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna regions are grappling with severe flooding and landslides, prompting a red weather alert as heavy rains inundate streets and homes.
The European Union and the United States still face significant challenges in resolving trade tensions, with EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis stressing the need for further negotiations on key issues like tariffs, subsidies, and market access.
President Donald Trump addressed the U.S. Justice Department on Friday, discussing ongoing legal challenges and investigations into his actions. His remarks come amid scrutiny over his handling of classified documents and other legal matters.
French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Russia to accept Ukraine’s proposed 30-day ceasefire, stressing the importance of diplomacy in easing tensions and opening the door to peace talks.
Over a million displaced people in Myanmar are set to be affected by the World Food Programme’s cuts to food aid worldwide.
XPeng Motors plans to mass-produce flying cars by 2026, becoming the first company globally to do so. CEO He Xiaopeng also highlighted advancements in autonomous driving and humanoid robotics as part of the company’s future tech initiatives.
World leaders welcomed the 30-day ceasefire proposal that Ukraine has agreed to, calling it a step toward ending the conflict with Russia.
BioNTech forecasts a revenue decline for 2025, expecting between 1.7 billion and 2.2 billion euros, down from 2.75 billion euros last year. This drop is due to Pfizer write-downs and stable vaccination rates. BioNTech also plans significant job cuts and new hires.
In Tuesday’s closely watched parliamentary election, Greenland’s pro-business opposition Demokraatit party took a commanding lead after over 90% of the ballots were counted.
Regarding the Armenia-Azerbaijan process, we cannot forget the years of occupation, and we will not forget them, President Ilham Aliyev said in his speech at the opening ceremony of the 12th Global Baku Forum.
The United States has proposed a "bridge" plan to extend the ceasefire in Gaza through April, aiming to facilitate negotiations for a permanent halt to hostilities and ensure the release of U.S.-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander.
Hamas announced on Friday that it agreed to release an American-Israeli dual national, believed to be the last American hostage held in Gaza. The release follows a proposal from mediators to resume negotiations for the second phase of a ceasefire deal.
The European Union will convene its 9th international Conference in support of Syria on 17 March, in Brussels. For the first time, Syrian interim authorities have been invited, together with representatives of the United Nations, Syria's neighbouring states and other regional partners.
The UN Human Rights Council's Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has dismissed Armenia’s claims regarding the detention of Ruben Vardanyan. The group confirmed that his detention by Azerbaijan is based on serious criminal charges, not political motives.
With signing the Agreement on State Border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, eternal peace has been brought to the Central Asian region, said President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov following the signing of the landmark agreement on the state border.
Italy’s Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna regions are grappling with severe flooding and landslides, prompting a red weather alert as heavy rains inundate streets and homes.
The European Union and the United States still face significant challenges in resolving trade tensions, with EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis stressing the need for further negotiations on key issues like tariffs, subsidies, and market access.
President Donald Trump addressed the U.S. Justice Department on Friday, discussing ongoing legal challenges and investigations into his actions. His remarks come amid scrutiny over his handling of classified documents and other legal matters.
French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Russia to accept Ukraine’s proposed 30-day ceasefire, stressing the importance of diplomacy in easing tensions and opening the door to peace talks.
Over a million displaced people in Myanmar are set to be affected by the World Food Programme’s cuts to food aid worldwide.
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