Archive for June, 2012

Oil Project Starts In Northern Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s 1st Vice President Mohammad Qasim Fahim, various Afghan ministers, provincial governors, other officials, as well as the Chinese ambassador to Afghanistan, attended a special ceremony today marking the start of operations of the Amu Darya River Basin oil deposits, which are located in northern Afghanistan’s Sar-i-Pol province. The fields are expected to contain more […]

June 24, 2012 В· admin В· No Comments
Posted in: Afghanistan's Economy, Job Creation, Reconstruction and Development

Carpet processing factory inaugurated in Herat

A carpet processing factory was inaugurated today in Afghanistan’s western province of Herat, according to a report from Afghanistan’s Pajhwok Afghan News (PAN). The project was funded by the United States government at a cost of $500,000. This facility will provide more employment opportunities for Afghans, and it will be another big boost for the […]

June 16, 2012 В· admin В· No Comments
Posted in: Afghanistan's Economy, Job Creation, Reconstruction and Development

Foundation stones for two new school buildings laid in Laghman province

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Education announced today that a ceremony was held in which officials, community leaders, students, and teachers attended to celebrate the laying of the foundation stones for two new schools that will be built in the province. The first building is for the Mandar Awal High School and the other is for the […]

June 2, 2012 В· admin В· No Comments
Posted in: Education, Reconstruction and Development