Iran says reducing border and customs barriers is essential to increasing trade and economic exchanges with Afghanistan, as officials report a sharp rise in rail freight...
Afghanistan became an SCO observer in 2012, but its observer status was suspended following the Islamic Emirate’s return to power in August 2021.
He warned that reopening an embassy without securing meaningful commitments could weaken Washington’s negotiating position.
Afghanistan recorded 21 WPV1 cases in 2025, while Pakistan recorded 31, bringing the regional total to 52 cases last year.
The disruption affects both sides of the border, including farmers, transporters, commission agents, wholesalers and retailers.
| Country | Selling in AFS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 USD |  | 64.40 |
| 1 EUR |  | 73.55 |
| 1 PND |  | 85.40 |
| 1 AED |  | 17.25 |
| 1 TRY |  | 1.30 |
| 1000 INR |  | 690 |
| 1000 IRR |  | 0.31 |
| 1000 PKR |  | 225 |
