Afghanistan was on a timid recovery path. But four years after the Taliban retook power, it has been badly hit by aid cuts and an inflow of two million Afghans forced out of Iran and Pakistan.
Provocative act’: Taliban summon Pakistan envoy over airstrikes in Afghanistan that left 2 dead
Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government accused Pakistan of carrying out deadly airstrikes in Nangarhar and Khost provinces, killing at least three people and injuring seven. Kabul condemned the attacks as a “provocative act” and summoned Pakistan’s ambassador,
Kabul blames Pakistan for airstrikes that killed 3 people in eastern Afghanistan
In Kabul, the foreign ministry decried the strikes that took place late Wednesday in Nangarhar and Khost provinces, calling them a “provocative act” by Pakistan.
Afghanistan’s financial system is about to collapse, lender … – Yahoo
The head of the Islamic Bank of Afghanistan said the country’s financial industry was dealing with an “existential crisis.” …
WHO secures USD 6.3 million to strengthen Afghanistan’s fragile health system
The World Health Organization has secured over $6.3 million in humanitarian funding to enhance Afghanistan’s healthcare system, focusing on critical services for women and children. This funding will …
Is Afghanistan Headed for a Financial Collapse?
During the 1990s, as the Taliban implemented their strict vision of Islamic law across Afghanistan—including banning certain jobs, forbidding women from working, and generally neglecting their …
Pension Payments Resume for Civilian and Military Retirees in Afghanistan
Afghanistan has resumed pension payments for civilian and military retirees after document verification, offering financial relief to thousands of families following delays and halted payments under …
Taking over Afghanistan was the easy part. Now the Taliban must figure …
Taliban special force fighters arrive inside the Hamid Karzai International Airport after the U.S. military’s withdrawal, in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 31, 2021.
Islamic finance in Afghanistan growing, investment options limited – report
Islamic banking in Afghanistan has nearly tripled its holdings since 2014, but is constrained by uneven profitability, limited investment options and few financing tools, the Islamic Financial …
China’s playbook in India’s backyard: How Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are being roped into Beijing’s designs
China and Pakistan are seeking to pull Dhaka closer, while also tying Kabul into their economic and security frameworks. For India, this evolving alignment is not only concerning but also a clear red …