Economy

Afghanistan is grappling with widespread poverty and hunger that threaten the lives of millions. Over 15 million people are unable to secure daily meals, and families are facing severe shortages of food and the harsh winter cold, which pose life-threatening risks, particularly to children and vulnerable individuals.

Tarz Press: Afghanistan, once a major recipient of international aid over the past two decades, is now facing one of its most critical periods. Following the fall of the previous government and the Taliban’s takeover, U.S. financial assistance—previously the largest source of economic

The crisis in Afghanistan is one of the most complex and enduring political and security challenges in the region and the world. Since the fall of the previous Afghan government and the Taliban’s takeover in 2021, the international community has made numerous efforts to find a sustainable solution to the crisis. Several international conferences, attended by various countries and global organizations, have been held to seek solutions to this intricate problem. However, these meetings have so far failed to produce tangible results.

Tarz Press: Poverty is one of the major social and economic challenges in Afghanistan, affecting the lives of millions. According to reports from international organizations, Afghanistan faces some of the highest rates of absolute and relative poverty globally. Poverty, defined as a lack of access to basic needs such as food, water, shelter, education, and health, can lead to severe social and economic inequalities. This report analyzes the causes of poverty, the current economic situation in Afghanistan, and its social consequences.

Despite sharing a border in the Wakhan region, Afghanistan and China have yet to establish an active trade route between the two nations. This comes at a time when both countries, especially in the fields of minerals and agricultural products, have economic needs that could create significant opportunities for trade cooperation.

The transit challenges between Afghanistan and Pakistan have long been intertwined with complex political strategies. Over the years, Pakistan has frequently used transit routes as a tool to exert pressure on Afghanistan. This approach has not only affected Afghanistan’s economy and market but has also led to growing domestic dissatisfaction.

Afghanistan, despite its rich renewable energy resources, remains heavily dependent on imported electricity, and a vast portion of its population still lacks access to power. As the world moves toward broader use of clean and sustainable energy sources, Afghanistan has the potential to utilize its renewable resources to not only achieve self-sufficiency in energy but also play a key role in the country’s economic and social development.

According to the annual Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), jointly released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Oxford University, nearly two-thirds of Afghanistan’s population lived in poverty between 2022 and 2023. This report, which focuses on the economic and social conditions of the Afghan people during Taliban rule, paints a grim and painful picture of life under the regime.

Tarz Press: For the first time, the Taliban have produced a new passenger bus in Afghanistan. Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesperson, announced on his X (formerly Twitter) account that this bus will soon be used for urban services within the country.

Tarz Press: In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly designated October 15 as the “International Day of Rural Women” to honor the pivotal role of rural women in family economies, agricultural development, food security, and the fight against poverty. Since 2008, this day has been celebrated to recognize their significant contributions. Furthermore, the UN resolution encourages nations to collaborate with international organizations and civil society to improve the living conditions of rural women.