KABUL (Pajhwok): The use of foreign currencies would be completely banned and local currency would be fully become effective during transactions in the southwestern zone of the country in the next two and half months, an official said on Tuesday.
Haseebullah Noori, spokesperson of the Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) said that ADB Acting Head Hidayatullah Badri made the comment during a gathering in Kandahar City.
The gathering was held to discuss the empowerment of banking sector and encourage the use of local currency, he added.
“Banning the use of foreign currencies in the local markets is a gradual process in . . .
