Herat.
capital of Herat Province, Afghanistan
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 30
What's happening
Earlier this month
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Neighboring provinces, including Farah Province, are being targeted for new infrastructure projects.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Governor's office issued a statement regarding construction activities involving Herat and Kabul.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Development projects, including dam construction, are underway in the Karkh/Herat district.Some support1 report
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Market activity in the Panjsher market and auctions in Kabul involve buyers and traders from various regions including Herat, Badakhshan, and Kunar, with representation from India, Iran, Australia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Kazakhstan is exploring ways to expand its trade and investment ties with the city of Herat.Some support1 report
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Bilateral talks were held in Herat, Afghanistan, focusing on economic recovery and trade.Some support2 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
Gone quiet
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Herat is a key agricultural center in Afghanistan.Some support1 report
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Mostafa Rezaei, who is the director of the Iranian Railway Development Consortium, was mentioned regarding the Khaf-Herat railway project.Some support1 report
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IEA approved comprehensive master plan for Herat city.Some support1 report
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Kazakhstan plans to provide subsidies for flour exports to Herat province in Afghanistan.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Establishment of 2,500 hectares of pistachio orchards in Herat.Some support1 report
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Taliban security forces conducted a crackdown in Herat, leading to protests and fatalities, according to UNAMA.Some support2 reports
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A major fault line has been reported to be active, passing through parts of Herat and affecting the region of Afghanistan.Some support7 reports
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Protests occurred in Herat province, Afghanistan, alongside discussions regarding economic ties with Russian officials.Some support1 report
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Around Herat this week
News at the entities that move Herat most-
IEA TransactionalIEA assessment highlights supply security risks as Azerbaijan seeks to contribute to global supply chains.Moves Herat
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Taliban StructuralA blast occurred in Dera Ismail Khan, a district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Taliban claimed responsibility.Moves Herat
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United Nations OperationalIndia adopted UN principles of official statistics on September 1, 2026.Moves Herat
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Turkmenistan TransactionalDiscussions on infrastructure connecting Central Asia and bilateral trade reaching $2.2 billion in 2025 involving Turkmenistan and Türkiye.Moves Herat
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Kandahar Province TransactionalProvincial government in Kandahar Province announced the construction of a new pharmaceutical facility aimed at promoting self-reliance.Moves Herat
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Kazakhstan TransactionalQazaqGaz is managing centralized gas infrastructure and exploring opportunities for technology cooperation and market access.Moves Herat
Connections
The 18 strongest of 30, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
IEA Transactional
IEA approved a comprehensive master plan for the city of Herat.
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Taliban Structural
The Taliban imposes its governance, security, and morality codes within the Herat province.
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Turkmenistan Transactional
The relationship is based on a current proposal for the construction of a joint gas network between the two entities.
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United Nations Operational
The UN is actively monitoring the situation regarding violence and protests occurring within the geographical area of Herat.
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Kabul Transactional
Traders from Herat traveled to Kabul to attend and participate in an auction.
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Kandahar Province Transactional
A proposed 700km gas pipeline is intended to connect the two locations.
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Kazakhstan Transactional
Kazakhstan provides financial and logistical subsidies for flour exports to Herat, which reciprocates with investment opportunities.
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Seyed Hassan Mortazavi Operational
The relationship involves discussions regarding the establishment and strengthening of economic and trade ties between the individual and the location.
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International Organization for Migration Operational
The organization utilizes Herat as a functional entry point for assisted returnees.
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UN Women Shared context
UN Women cited operational restrictions present in Herat.
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Karkh Operational
The relationship is characterized by functional co-action related to shared development projects, specifically including dam construction.
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Farah Province Shared context
The two provinces share a regional context as neighboring areas involved in the same infrastructure development goals.
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Afghanistan Shared context
Herat is geographically situated within the borders of Afghanistan.
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Richard Lindsay Shared context
Richard Lindsay commented on issues in Herat, calling for de-escalation and respect for freedom of expression.
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Hamid Karzai Shared context
Hamid Karzai commented on protest events occurring within the province of Herat.
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Shindand Shared context
Shindand is a district located within Herat, where development projects are underway.
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Pashdan Dam Shared context
The Pashdan Dam is identified as a major development project relevant to the regional context of Herat.
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Farah Structural
A planned infrastructure project aims to route electricity from Herat to Farah.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 eventsAugust 2026
2 events- Market activity in the Panjsher market and auctions in Kabul involve buyers and traders from various regions including Herat, Badakhshan, and Kunar, with representation from India, Iran, Australia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan.
- A new standard testing laboratory has been inaugurated in Herat, Afghanistan.
July 2026
3 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
9 events- Bilateral talks were held in Herat, Afghanistan, focusing on economic recovery and trade.
- Herat is a key agricultural center in Afghanistan.
- Mostafa Rezaei, who is the director of the Iranian Railway Development Consortium, was mentioned regarding the Khaf-Herat railway project.
- IEA approved comprehensive master plan for Herat city.
- Kazakhstan plans to provide subsidies for flour exports to Herat province in Afghanistan.
- Establishment of 2,500 hectares of pistachio orchards in Herat.
- Taliban security forces conducted a crackdown in Herat, leading to protests and fatalities, according to UNAMA.
- A major fault line has been reported to be active, passing through parts of Herat and affecting the region of Afghanistan.
- Protests occurred in Herat province, Afghanistan, alongside discussions regarding economic ties with Russian officials.