Afghans plead for release of frozen assets
Residents of Bamyan province also took to the streets to urge the release of the assets belonging to the Da Afghanistan Bank
Taliban claim checking on poppy cultivation in Northeastern province
Afghanistan has been among the world’s top illicit drug-producing countries. There are scores of drug addicts currently on the streets….reports Asian Lite
Unicef offers support to Afghan teachers
The Unicef’s plan is for a period of two months but it is expected to expand, according to Ministry spokesman Aziz Ahmad
‘Afghans’ annual per capita income expected to fall to $350’
The report, quoting UN Development Programme (UNDP) and IMF estimates, said Afghanistan’s economy suffered a severe contraction in 2021 up to a
Pak envoy concerned over foreign terrorist presence in Afghanistan
The Ambassador also said that Pakistan has been trying to improve trade, social, economic and political ties with Kabul….reports Asian Lite News
Afghan Ambassador to US steps down
The Afghanistan embassies in Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Italy, Poland and Iran are said to be facing similar economic challenges…reports Asian Lite News Adela
Norway not considering recognising Taliban
The restoration of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan was declared in December but has yet to garner desperately-needed international recognition…reports Asian Lite
‘Int’l aid alone will not save Afghanistan’
Concerns over the deterioration of the economic situation in Afghanistan have been heightened by the recent decision of US President Joe Biden
Top US general warns of ISIS presence in Afghanistan
The Taliban’s Ministry of Defence have denied the claims regarding the presence of the IS and Al Qaeda in Afghanistan…reports Asian Lite
Biden’s plan for frozen funds gets flak from Afghans
On Tuesday, thousands of Afghans staged demonstrations, denouncing Biden’s decision and demanding the return of the frozen assets to the war-torn country….reports