Civil servants report salary cuts and delays amid Taliban budget shortfall
Two civil servants from separate ministries confirmed to Amu TV that their salaries had been cut in recent weeks.
Economy
Economy
Taliban cabinet approves 40 percent fee reduction for vendors
This comes after Taliban imposed new vendor regulations in 2022, requiring payments based on location, a burden many vendors said.
Economy
Exclusive: Taliban halve subsistence allowances for their military university staff
In addition to cutting allowances, university employees have been instructed to find accommodations outside campus facilities.
Economy
Chamber of Industries says local goods to be sold at 25% discount
The exhibition, organized under the Taliban-run Ministry of Industry and Commerce, opened Tuesday.
Economy
Taliban leader order salary cuts for civil servants: Sources
The order stems from what sources describe as severe budget constraints and mounting economic challenges.
Economy
Afghanistan-Pakistan trade sees boost as tax on Afghan exports lifted, joint chamber reports
The Chamber announced that these new regulations are designed to strengthen commercial ties between the two nations.
Economy
Afghanistan: Civil servants threaten to resign over salary delays
Multiple sources in public institutions told Amu TV that salaries have not been disbursed for nearly two months.
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Report: Taliban in talks with Russia to use local currencies for trade
Taliban said a similar initiative is being pursued with Beijing.
Economy
Civil servants face new round of salary delays as Eid nears
Employees at three separate public institutions said salary payments have been delayed for over eight weeks.
Economy
Afghanistan: Farmers say lack of cold storage drives down crop prices
In Farah Province, Neda Mohammad tends to her orchard with growing frustration.