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China Demands Release of Afghanistan’s Reserves
The Chinese Foreign Minister said that given the situation of the Afghan people, economic sanctions against the country should be lifted as soon as possible and the monetary reserves of the Central Bank (Da Afghanistan Bank) should be released. Chinese
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Czech Republic Contributes 295 million AFN to Afghanistan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic announced that their government has approved 75 million kronor equivalent to 295 million Afghanis in humanitarian aid to the people of Afghanistan. The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a
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Private Companies Can Withdraw Up To $25,000 From Their Bank Accounts A Month
Da Afghanistan Bank (Central Bank of Afghanistan) announced that all private companies in the country can withdraw up to $25,000 or the equivalent in Afghani from their bank accounts once in a month. However, after the fall of Afghanistan to
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Afghan Banks Running Low on Dollar Reserves
The 10-billion-dollar reserves of the Da Afghanistan bank (Central Bank of Afghanistan) frozen by the US Government are not only detrimental to the Afghan economy but also a serious threat to the continued functioning of the banks and the banking
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China Asks Members of Shanghai Cooperation Organization to Help Afghanistan
China has called on members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to help Afghanistan move smoothly through the transition phase. Chinese President Xi Jinping told the SCO summit that its members should help Afghanistan build an inclusive political structure. Meanwhile,
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$12mn Cash Seized from Previous Government Officials Submitted to Afghanistan’s Central Bank
The Taliban ordered to submit the cash found at the residence of Amrullah Saleh, the first Vice-President of the previous government, and a number of previous high ranking government officials to Da Afghanistan Bank, Afghanistan’s central bank. The total cash
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US Announces Additional $64 MILLION in Humanitarian Assistance for Afghanistan
The United States is providing additional nearly $64 million in humanitarian assistance for the people of Afghanistan. This funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of State will flow through independent organizations, such as UN
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UN Appeals for $606 in Aid for Afghanistan
The United Nations (UN) has said that $606 million is needed to tackle the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by drought, poverty, displacements and the sharp increase in hostilities as the Taliban come in power. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the organization
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China Provides $31mn Worth of Grain, Winter Supplies, & Medicines to Afghanistan
China’s foreign ministry says it plans to provide $31 million worth of grain, winter supplies, vaccines, and medicines to Afghanistan. China’s foreign ministry says it welcomes the creation of a new interim government in Afghanistan by the Taliban. According to
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Kabul’s Major Currency Exchange Center Resumes Activities
Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment announces the opening of the Sara-e-Shahzada, which is the main currency exchange center in the country. Khanjan Alokozai, deputy head of the Chamber of Commerce and Investment, said the move came after talks between
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Ariana Airlines Resume Their Domestic Flights
Ariana Airlines’ domestic flights resumed today (September 3rd), the Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority says. A joint statement from the Civil Aviation Authority and Ariana said that the first flight was scheduled for today, Friday, from Kabul to Mazar-e-Sharif at 3
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