AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWomen-led manufacturing: A Herat cosmetics factory started with 5,000 afghanis and now employs 20+ women and girls, producing 12 herbal-based beauty products exported to the U.S., France and Iran. Trade & industry promotion: A three-day products exhibition opened in Nangarhar with nearly 100 booths, featuring construction materials, agriculture, dairy and food, aiming to help Afghan manufacturers reach new markets and sign contracts. Mazar-i-Sharif business push: Another three-day trade fair in Mazar-i-Sharif brings 170 booths to showcase domestic production and attract investment, with separate sections for men and women. Agriculture cooperation: Afghanistan’s Taliban agriculture minister Abdullah Omari wrapped up talks in India, with both sides discussing irrigation, livestock, seed systems, crop productivity and agri-trade, including climate-resilient and bio-fortified varieties. Cost pressure on dairy: Dairy farmers in western Afghanistan say feed and veterinary costs are rising fast while milk prices stay low, threatening the viability of cattle farming. Tax relief for investment: The Islamic Emirate approved tax cuts in four sectors, including lower income tax for most companies and private healthcare centres, higher individual tax exemptions, reduced transport taxes, and lower fuel import taxes.
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