The World Bank has stated in its latest report that Afghanistan’s economic recovery is facing multiple and continuous challenges, progressing slowly and uncertainly.
Tuesday, 18 February , 2025According to a new UNICEF report, child malnutrition in Afghanistan remains critical. In January 2025, over 200 children under the age of five received medical treatment. Rising poverty and unemployment after the Taliban’s takeover have put millions of Afghan children at severe risk.
Sunday, 9 February , 2025While the Taliban deny receiving any financial aid from the U.S., local reports indicate that a significant portion of humanitarian assistance is being seized by Taliban governors and commanders and used for their forces.
Saturday, 8 February , 2025Reports indicate that financial corruption and bribery have systematically spread in Taliban courts. Changing court rulings, issuing divorce permits, or confiscating land in favor of Taliban officials is possible for payments ranging from $7,000 to $10,000. This situation has caused widespread concern among the Afghan people.
Tuesday, 4 February , 2025In a new decision, the Taliban has imposed restrictions on cash transfers abroad. According to this directive, any transfer of more than $5,000 via air transport and more than $500 via land borders to other countries has been declared illegal, and violations of this law will be subject to severe penalties, including imprisonment.
Thursday, 30 January , 2025Imported electricity from Turkmenistan has been cut off in the city of Maimana and surrounding districts of Aqina Port in Faryab.
Thursday, 30 January , 2025The European Union has signed an agreement with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to support Afghan refugees. The agreement includes €36 million in aid to provide essential services, create livelihood opportunities, and support internally displaced persons and Afghan refugees in neighboring countries.
Saturday, 18 January , 2025The World Food Program (WFP) stated on its X page that at least 12 million people in Afghanistan are facing food insecurity and do not know where their next meal will come from.
Wednesday, 6 November , 2024The European Union’s emergency aid coordinator announced the donation of medical supplies to Afghanistan, comprising around 100 tons of medicine and medical equipment.
Friday, 1 November , 2024The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Afghanistan has announced that the European Union (EU) will provide €13 million to support the treatment of malnutrition and enhance education efforts in the country.
Wednesday, 16 October , 2024Tawakkul Ahmadyar, head of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce, strongly criticized the American banking sanctions during a meeting with the charge d’affaires of the U.S. Embassy.
Tuesday, 1 October , 2024The United Nations has reported that approximately 15.8 million people in Afghanistan will confront crisis and emergency levels of food insecurity this year.
Thursday, 15 August , 2024The World Food Program (WFP) in Afghanistan has requested $650 million in funding to continue its aid efforts.
Thursday, 8 August , 2024The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan has announced plans to transfer electricity to Pakistan through Afghanistan.
Wednesday, 24 July , 2024Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has refuted circulating rumors regarding the expulsion of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the leader of Hizb-e-Islami, from his residence in Kabul.
Monday, 8 July , 2024Local reports indicate that the Torkham border, a crucial passage between Afghanistan and Pakistan, has been temporarily shut down to all forms of traffic amid internal issues within Pakistan.
Tuesday, 2 July , 2024The United Nations has reported that approximately 15.8 million people in Afghanistan will confront crisis and emergency levels of food insecurity this year.
Thursday, 13 June , 2024Kashif Anwar, President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently met with a delegation from the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by Khanjan Alkozi, in Lahore, Pakistan.
Monday, 10 June , 2024The United Nations World Food Program has highlighted a dire situation in Afghanistan, stating that nearly half of the country’s population requires humanitarian aid to survive.
Wednesday, 22 May , 2024Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Afghanistan, has called for immediate aid to flood victims in the country.
Saturday, 18 May , 2024