KABUL : Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration has set up a consortium of companies, including some in Russia, Iran and Pakistan, to create a investment plan focusing on power, mining and infrastructure, the acting commerce minister said on Wednesday. The consortium included 14 Afghan businessmen and hi
KABUL : Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration has set up a consortium of companies, including some in Russia, Iran and Pakistan, to create a investment plan focusing on power, mining and infrastructure, the acting commerce minister said on Wednesday.
A series of attacks waged by the Islamic State against foreign targets has also worried some investors. "The Islamic Emirate will ensure security and will support the private sector in the security field," he said, referring to the Taliban administration.
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