Economic

Rising Interest in Afghan Tourism Despite Warnings

Two UK-based travel agencies have reported a surge in interest for tours to Afghanistan.
Sunday, 28 April , 2024
OCHA: The West must stop its double standards towards Afghanistan

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has highlighted a significant funding gap for its humanitarian projects in Afghanistan, revealing that only $87 million of the required $3 billion has been secured this year.
Saturday, 20 April , 2024
Afghanistan’s Electricity Imports from Uzbekistan Reduced by 50%

The Afghanistan Electricity Company, known as Brashna, has reported a 50% decrease in electricity imports from Uzbekistan.
Tuesday, 12 March , 2024
Patrushev Accuses America of Responsibility for Afghanistan’s Current Situation

The Secretary of the Russian Security Council has asserted that over 20 terrorist organizations are currently operational in Afghanistan.
Tuesday, 12 March , 2024
Taliban Spokesperson Condemns Confiscation of Afghan Assets

Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesperson, has denounced the renewed order to seize Afghan assets, labeling it a cruel act contrary to international principles.
Friday, 8 March , 2024
Only 40% of Afghanistan’s Electricity Needs Met, UNDP Reports

According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Afghanistan’s electricity demand is only 40% met by imported electricity.
Monday, 12 February , 2024
United Nations: Afghan Children Attend School on Empty Stomachs

The World Food Organization (WFO) has reported that a significant number of Afghan children are attending school without having had a proper meal, just as World Education Day approaches.
Friday, 9 February , 2024
Pakistan Raises Concerns Over Sale of Foreign Military Equipment in Afghanistan

At the Davos World Economic Forum, Pakistani Prime Minister Anwar Haq Kakar voiced concerns about the sale of military equipment, originally intended for foreign forces in Afghanistan, on the black market.
Tuesday, 6 February , 2024
Taliban Threatens Permanent Closure of Torkham Border Crossing with Pakistan

Pakistani media outlets have reported a stalemate in negotiations between Pakistani authorities and the Taliban regarding the reopening of the Torkham border crossing.
Friday, 2 February , 2024
Afghan Children Face Severe Hunger Crisis, Report Reveals

The Save the Children Fund, an international organization, has released a report highlighting drought and poverty as the primary causes of escalating malnutrition among Afghan children.
Friday, 26 January , 2024
Taliban: The international community should prevent the disaster in Gaza

On International Migrants Day, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the economic deputy of the Taliban’s prime minister, expressed criticism over what he perceives as the international community’s inconsistent approach to global crises.
Thursday, 4 January , 2024
Increase in Unemployment Rates in Afghanistan Highlighted by World Bank Report

The World Bank, in its October 2023 report, has raised concerns about a significant rise in unemployment, particularly among the youth and women in Afghanistan.
Wednesday, 29 November , 2023
Escalating Food Insecurity in Afghanistan Raises Concern

The United Nations has raised an alarm over the alarming levels of food insecurity in Afghanistan.
Wednesday, 22 November , 2023
The World Food Organization Raises Alarm Over Escalating Hunger Crisis in Afghanistan

As temperatures drop in Afghanistan, the World Food Program has voiced deep concern over the pervasive spread of hunger throughout the nation.
Saturday, 11 November , 2023
NORCAP Report Reveals: 51% of Afghan Families Faced Economic Shocks Twice in the Past Year

A recent report by the NORCAP research organization unveils that 76% of families in Afghanistan are burdened with debts.
Friday, 10 November , 2023
International Aid Bolsters Afghanistan’s Currency Amid Taliban Rule, Bloomberg Reports

Bloomberg’s recent coverage highlights the significant impact of international humanitarian aid on Afghanistan’s currency stability, particularly concerning the US dollar.
Saturday, 28 October , 2023
$400 Million Aid from Asian Development Bank to Afghanistan

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has made a substantial contribution of $400 million to Afghanistan.
Wednesday, 25 October , 2023
The European Union Unlocks 140 Million Euros in Aid for Afghanistan

The European Union’s Special Office for Afghanistan has announced the release of 140 million euros in essential humanitarian assistance.
Saturday, 23 September , 2023
Over 70% of the Afghan Population Lives Below the Poverty Line

The International Organization for Migration has released a report stating that Afghanistan’s economy has experienced a collapse, leading to ongoing layoffs within small and medium-sized enterprises.
Friday, 8 September , 2023
SIGAR Report: Afghanistan’s Central Bank Operated Under Taliban’s Directives

In a recent Congressional report, the US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) revealed that comprehensive assessments indicate a lack of autonomy for the Central Bank of Afghanistan, with notable deficiencies in its financial operations.
Wednesday, 16 August , 2023