World Bank: Afghanistan's economic recovery precarious
[Philippine Times] - 02/17/2025
ISLAMABAD The World Bank reported Monday that the economic recovery in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan remains precarious, beset by persistent challenges, including policy uncertainty, financial isolation, reduced foreign aid and fragile trade relations with neighboring Pakistan. The bank (…)
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