The chairman of the Gwadar Port Authority hopes billions of dollars in Chinese investment will transform a dusty provincial town in southwestern Pakistan into a glitzy, 21st-century port.
Cranes idle, mines left untapped as Afghan companies see slump in activity amid NATO troop withdrawal; government seeks to wean economy off foreign aid
Government seeks control over lapis lazuli market with certificates in an effort to stop profits from funding illicit Taliban activity
A new report argues that a proposed plan of Chinese-financed transnational road and rail links connecting Beijing to Central Asia, South Asia, and Europe could herald stability in Afghanistan.
Once the largest factory in Afghanistan, the Chah-e Anjir construction company has fallen into disuse after decades of war, looting and neglect.
Millions of dollars in foreign currency are smuggled across the border to Afghanistan every month, despite more stringent border checks.
New growing techniques flourish as farmers and experts scramble to maintain food production despite dry conditions and population boom
An anti-graft hotline called Whistleblower has received thousands of calls, but existing anti-corruption offices say the project has only confused the government.
Lucrative commercial deals are stalled over Pakistan's objections to Indian goods in its territory as officials scramble to mend regional relations.
Delayed wages, harassment, and horrible housing are just some of the things migrant workers face in Malaysia, and it's in sharp contrast with what recruiters say they would get out of the country's vibrant economy.
Reports from Bamiyan and Wardak suggest the Taliban is making huge profits from the mining sector, where state capacity is diminishing by the day.
A joint Afghanistan-Pakistan chamber of commerce aims to break down barriers to cross-border trade.
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