kitchen essentials such as garlic and ginger also saw extreme discrepancies between official and retail prices, deepening frustration among consumers.
The Afghan negotiators emphasized that tension and confrontation benefit neither side, a sentiment echoed by mediators who continue to advocate for sustained engagement and mutual understanding.
In a post on X, Khalilzad cautioned that allowing “personal hostility” to shape national decisions could have disastrous consequences.
The U.S. president also expressed pride in brokering the Thailand–Cambodia accord, calling it a “historic achievement” and a symbol of Washington’s renewed global peace diplomacy.
The talks, facilitated by Turkish mediators, come amid recent cross-border tensions and deadly clashes that have strained relations between Kabul and Islamabad in recent months.
Once operational, the pipeline is expected to boost regional connectivity, generate transit revenues for Afghanistan, and strengthen energy cooperation across South and Central Asia.
The spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, Zabihullah Mujahid, announced on Friday that a delegation led by Rahmatullah Najib, Deputy Minister of Interior, has traveled to Turkey...
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Islamabad is working on the Trans-Afghan railway project aimed at boosting regional trade and connectivity. Speaking at the closing...
Durand Line closures have pushed up prices of essential goods in Afghanistan and Pakistan, with tomatoes now costing five times more in Pakistan since fighting broke...
Bilateral trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan declined by 6 percent during the first quarter of Pakistan’s 2025–26 fiscal year, totaling $475 million, compared to $502 million...
Addressing concerns over Afghanistan’s growing engagement with India, Mujahid clarified that such relations are not intended to undermine Pakistan.
“TAPI is not just an energy route, but a corridor of peace and cooperation, creating a sustainable foundation for economic growth and good neighborliness,” he said.
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday that the recently signed ceasefire agreement between Afghanistan and Pakistan includes no new provisions beyond...
Reiterating its support for diplomatic solutions, the UAE said it stands ready to contribute to initiatives that promote dialogue, trust, and long-term stability in the region.
Sources clarified that the visit was pre-planned and is not connected to the recent closure of the Torkham border or the current diplomatic tensions between the...
In a statement from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cairo welcomed the pact and highlighted the establishment of mechanisms aimed at promoting lasting peace and stability...
Speaking to Pakistani media, Asif said the agreement aims to establish lasting peace in the region, with full details expected to be announced by October 25.
Following recent military skirmishes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, called on neighboring countries to adopt relations based...
General Secretariat, MWL Secretary-General commended this positive step and the two governments' agreement to establish mechanisms aimed at consolidating lasting peace and stability through negotiations.
The truce, reached on Sunday in Doha, follows weeks of heightened border tensions and marks a rare moment of cooperation between the two neighbors.
| Country | Selling in AFS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 USD |  | 66.30 |
| 1 EUR |  | 75.96 |
| 1 PND |  | 87.95 |
| 1 AED |  | 17.48 |
| 1 TRY |  | 1.57 |
| 1000 INR |  | 760 |
| 1000 IRR |  | 0.03 |
| 1000 PKR |  | 223 |
