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Russia to Exchange Oil Instead of Fruits from Afghanistan
Russia Government has decided to exchange its Oil and Gas instead of Fruits coming from Afghanistan, Afghan officials in chamber of commerce and industry have said,”a Russia delegate who is visiting Afghanistan has demanded this exchange from Afghan Governmental officials.”
Officials in chamber of commerce and industry said by the implementation of such plan from one hand will decrease the price of Oil and Gas and from the other hand it will improving the exporting of the fruits from Afghanistan to Russia and other countries.
Deputy of chamber of commerce and industry Khan Jaan Alkozai has stated that Afghanistan fruits markets closely related to the neighboring countries markets,beside that it will decrease the price of Oil and Gas in the country,he also urged that there will be fresh fruits get rotten, farmers will no more suffer from their fruits stuck in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and industry Minister’s spokesman Musafer Qoqandi said,” we are optimistic and we deeply welcome such exchanging of goods in between Afghanistan-Russia, we announce to all other countries in the world if any of the countries willing to do exchanging of goods specially on Oil and Gas we will sign the contract.”
Speaking on the issue Afghan economy experts have expressed their optimisms and said,”the exchanging of goods in between Afghanistan-Russia Will decrease Oil Gas Prices and also will make Afghan farmers to be more interested what they do and it will also make grown Afghanistan Agriculture.”
Afghan economy expert Kakojan Naizi has said,” currently we export 5 % but import 95% if this agreement to be signed it will make Russia Investors to come to Afghanistan and invest.”
Officials in Ministry of Commerce and Industry have said Russia is the closest markets for Afghanistan, after the processing of the goods Russia will deliver Oil and Gas to Afghanistan markets through Turkmenistan and Tajikistan countries by Railways.
Reported By: Nimatullah Ahmadi.
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, chief of Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan political party, has called for the immediate reopening of crossings along the disputed Durand Line and the regularisation of trade with Iran, warning that prolonged border restrictions are worsening economic hardship for communities on both sides.
Speaking at a public gathering in Zhob, in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, Rehman said restoring cross-border trade was essential for reviving Pakistan’s struggling economy and reducing pressure on ordinary citizens already grappling with inflation and unemployment.
He proposed the formation of a joint committee made up of tribal elders, business leaders and local representatives to help restore trade, resolve disputes and maintain stability along the border region.
Rehman also called for the establishment of special trade zones along the Durand Line to facilitate legal commerce and create employment opportunities in areas heavily dependent on cross-frontier movement.
The Jamaat-e-Islami leader criticised current management policies, alleging that crossings were being opened selectively for the benefit of a small group of traders while thousands of transport workers, merchants and families continued to suffer financially from the closures.
Major crossings along the Durand Line have remained largely shut since October 11 following intense clashes between Afghan and Pakistani forces and Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan that reportedly killed dozens of people on both sides.
The violence sharply escalated already strained relations between Islamabad and Kabul, with Pakistan accusing Afghanistan-based militants of carrying out cross-border attacks, claims the Afghan authorities have repeatedly denied.
The prolonged restrictions have severely disrupted trade and travel between the two countries, particularly affecting frontier provinces where local economies rely heavily on the movement of goods, fuel and agricultural products.
Traders and transport unions in both Afghanistan and Pakistan have repeatedly warned that continued closures are causing heavy financial losses and worsening shortages in some areas.
Several major international pharmaceutical companies could invest in medicine production in Afghanistan as part of growing cooperation between UN agencies and Afghan authorities, who hope to strengthen the country’s healthcare system.
The development was highlighted during a meeting between Afghanistan’s Minister of Economy, Din Mohammad Hanif, and UNICEF Representative Tajudeen Oyewale, where discussions focused heavily on improving healthcare access and expanding pharmaceutical capacity.
UNICEF officials indicated that several global drug manufacturers are preparing to coordinate with Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health on establishing or supporting local medicine production.
The aim is to improve the availability of essential medicines for humanitarian operations while also strengthening supply in domestic markets.
The proposed investments are expected to reduce Afghanistan’s reliance on imported pharmaceuticals and improve access to essential treatments, particularly in areas affected by economic hardship and ongoing humanitarian needs.
Alongside the pharmaceutical plans, UNICEF reaffirmed its continued commitment to humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, including programmes addressing food insecurity, climate-related pressures, and support for returning migrants.
According to figures discussed in the meeting, $520 million has been requested from international donors to support returnees. Of this, $100 million is allocated for emergency assistance, while $420 million is intended for longer-term resettlement and reintegration support.
Afghan authorities welcomed the prospect of expanded pharmaceutical investment, with Din Mohammad Hanif stressing the importance of development cooperation, job creation, and increased international engagement to support economic stability.
Officials said strengthening the pharmaceutical sector could become a key pillar in Afghanistan’s broader efforts to improve healthcare resilience and move toward greater self-sufficiency in essential medical supplies.
Afghanistan has sharply increased imports of grain from Kazakhstan, with deliveries rising 2.3-fold between September 2025 and May 20, 2026, according to Kazakhstan’s Agriculture Ministry.
During that period, Kazakhstan exported around 3 million tons of grain to Afghanistan, compared to 1.3 million tons in the same period a year earlier.
The increase comes as Afghanistan’s Finance Ministry said this week that wheat imports into the country have risen by 345% following changes in customs tariffs aimed at supporting domestic production. According to the ministry, tariffs on imported wheat flour were gradually increased from 5% to 8%, while duties on wheat imports were reduced to encourage local flour processing.
Officials said nearly 198,000 tons of wheat were imported during the first two months of the 1405 fiscal year, compared to 44,000 tons during the same period last year. The ministry added that the policy has helped expand operations at domestic flour factories, increase local production, and create more job opportunities.
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