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TKD ECONOMY: Afghanistan Reports Over 729,000 Metric Tons Transported via Rail in One Month Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Works has announced that a total of 729,261 metric tons of goods were transported through the country’s railway network during the month of Hoot (late February to late March 2025). According to the ministry’s spokesperson, Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas, the shipments included both imports and exports moved through key trade corridors. Of the total volume, 490,831 metric tons were transported via Hairatan Port, 70,808 metric tons through Aqina Port, 86,474 metric tons via Torghundi Port, and 81,148 metric tons along the Khaf–Herat railway route. Haqshenas noted in a post on Xthat a portion of the total consisted of exports. During the same month, Afghanistan exported 3,633 metric tons of goods, mainly comprising dried fruits, mineral stones, and pomegranate juice. The ministry emphasized that increasing the volume of transportation and exports via rail contributes to job creation, boosts national revenue, and supports overall economic stability, growth, and self-sufficiency. The Ministry of Public Works reiterated its commitment to improving infrastructure and facilitating trade by creating better conditions and offering more services to traders, aiming to further increase the volume of rail-based transport in the future.

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Over 27 Million Jeribs of Grazing Land Identified in Three Afghan Provinces Afghanistan’s Ministry of Finance has announced that the Commission for the Prevention of Land Grabbing surveyed grazing lands across the country over the past year, identifying a significant amount in three provinces. According to the ministry, a total of 27.57 million jeribs of grazing land has been confirmed in Faryab, Badghis, and Badakhshan provinces. These lands have been officially registered in the national land bank following verification. Breakdown of the identified land shows that more than 9.32 million jeribs are located in Faryab, 4.17 million jeribs in Badghis, and over 14 million jeribs in Badakhshan. Officials say the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to prevent land grabbing, improve land management, and ensure proper registration of public lands across the country.

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Afghanistan Seeks Aid for Over 27,000 Displaced Families Following Cross-Border Clashes Afghanistan’s Ministry of Economy has held a coordination meeting with representatives of the United Nations, as well as domestic and international aid organizations, to mobilize assistance for families displaced by recent cross-border attacks. According to available data, a total of 27,344 families have been displaced across several provinces, including Nuristan, Kunar, Laghman, Paktia, Paktika, Khost, Zabul, and Kandahar. These families are currently in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. During the meeting, Afghan officials called on aid agencies to continue their support for affected communities, urging them to once again stand by the Afghan people as they have in the past.