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Afghanistan offers five-year tax exemption to Indian gold mining investors

Azizi added that Indian firms will be charged only a 1% tariff on machinery imports meant for investment projects.

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Afghanistan’s Industry and Commerce Minister, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, announced on Monday that his government is prepared to offer five-year tax exemptions to companies investing in new sectors, including gold mining, as part of a push to attract foreign investment.

Speaking at an interactive session hosted by industry body Assocham, Azizi noted that ongoing tensions with Pakistan are creating barriers to trade, and said Afghanistan is looking to strengthen economic ties with India.

“There is huge potential in Afghanistan, and you won’t face much competition,” he told Indian businesses. “You will receive tariff support, and we can provide land. A five-year tax exemption will be available to companies willing to invest in new sectors.”

Azizi added that Indian firms will be charged only a 1% tariff on machinery imports meant for investment projects.

On gold mining, he said Afghanistan is seeking technically skilled and professional companies. “We request that you send your teams to conduct research and exploration. After that, they can begin operations. The only condition is that the processing should be done within Afghanistan so that jobs are created locally.”

The minister also urged India to address “minor” issues that are hampering trade, including visa processes, the air corridor, and banking channels. “These must be resolved to boost bilateral trade and investment,” he said, addressing Indian officials present at the event.

Azizi is currently on a five-day visit to India.

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Pakistan’s rocket attacks still ongoing on Nari district, Kunar

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Farid Dehqan, spokesperson for the Khas Kunar police command, said that rocket attacks by the Pakistani military regime are still ongoing in the province.

According to Dehqan, last night the Pakistani military fired approximately 25 shells in several areas of Nari district, Kunar, and they struck their targets. Heavy weapon fire is also reportedly continuing.

These attacks come despite earlier announcements by the Pakistani military of a temporary ceasefire for Eid.

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IEA defense ministry accuses Pakistan of ceasefire violations

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Afghanistan’s Chief of Armed Forces, Fasihuddin Fitrat, said in his Eid message that Pakistan’s military regime has violated the ceasefire along the Durand line.

According to the Eid message released by the Ministry of Defense, several civilians were killed in attacks carried out by Pakistani forces in border areas.

Fitrat added that the continuation of Pakistan’s attacks despite the ceasefire “demonstrates a lack of commitment and deception” on the part of the country.

He stressed that the Islamic Emirate has refrained from retaliatory action in order to prevent further deterioration of the situation and has remained committed to the ceasefire.

However, he warned that if such attacks are repeated, “the ceasefire will become meaningless,” and the Islamic Emirate will deliver a “decisive response” to Pakistan’s actions.

It is worth noting that the Islamic Emirate and Pakistan reached a temporary ceasefire on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr through mediation by Qatar, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia.

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Security Sources: Pakistani military shelling in Kunar and Nuristan leaves female doctor dead

The sources said the vehicle was struck by gunfire and subsequently fell into the Kunar River.

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Security sources report that several security incidents in the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nuristan have resulted in the death of a female doctor, injuries to others, and several people reported missing.

According to the sources, early Thursday morning at around 9:30 a.m., Pakistani military forces opened fire on a Toyota vehicle in the Dokalam Baghcha area of Nari district in Kunar province.

The sources said the vehicle was struck by gunfire and subsequently fell into the Kunar River. As a result of the incident, a female doctor was killed and another person was injured. Five other individuals who were reportedly in the vehicle remain missing, the sources added.

In a separate incident, security sources stated that around 11:00 a.m. in the Seno area of Shultan district, Kunar province, Pakistani forces carried out artillery shelling that left one person injured. The injured individual was transferred to the provincial hospital for medical treatment.

Meanwhile, security sources in Nuristan say that despite Pakistan’s announced ceasefire, the main road between Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal districts has been completely closed to traffic since Thursday morning.

According to the sources, the closure of the route has caused serious difficulties for local residents, preventing any movement in the area. The sources also claim that Pakistani military posts are located within close proximity of the road and have opened fire on people attempting to pass through the area.

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