Afghanistan economy

Afghanistan: Currency sinks, inflation rises after Taliban came to power

The United States ended its two-decade-long war, with completing its evacuation mission in Afghanistan late Monday. After which, the Taliban is now in charge of a country where the economy is sinking, the prices of everyday necessities have gone up by 75%, and humanitarian crises are rampant.

Sep 02, 2021, 09:44 AM IST

Afghanistan to launch online marketplace to boost exports

Afghanistan plans to launch its first online marketplace to allow local businesses to export products directly to world markets, an official said on Thursday, the latest effort to boost the country's stalling economy.

Jun 18, 2015, 18:20 PM IST