The Afghan Trust Fund, established in September 2022, aims to preserve Afghanistan's financial assets.

According to local farmers, the absence of modified seeds provided by the Taliban has hindered their ability to achieve productive.

Workers from Samangan and neighboring provinces, who rely on the mines for their livelihood, are facing reduced wages and challenging.

Kakar stressed the need for strict anti-smuggling measures and enhanced intelligence clearance for officers before their deployment in sensitive customs.

The resumption of operations by some foreign airlines has led to a slight decrease in international flight fares from Kabul.

The nation's GDP plummeted by over 20% after the Taliban's takeover, exacerbated by restrictions on women's work.

Additionally, 80,072 metric tons were traded via the Torghundi railway, with the remainder through the Aqina and Khawaf railways.

In the past three months, the price of a 560-kilogram consignment of firewood has risen by 3,000 Afghanis ($42).

Shopkeepers report an increased interest in the hats, known locally as Kolah Kandahari, since the Taliban's takeover.

With limited job opportunities, the hike in prices, particularly for coal, is causing hardships during the cold season, locals said.