KABUL (Pajhwok): Approximately half of the Afghan population is currently living in poverty, with consumer prices continue to decrease because of persistent economic weakness and reduced demand, the World Bank said in its “Afghanistan Economic Monitor” report.
According to the report released yesterday, unofficial customs data from January to September 2023 indicated that Afghanistan’s total exports amounted for US$1.3 billion, showing a slight decrease of 0.5 per cent compared to the same period in 2022.
In contrast, imports into Afghanistan surged to US$5.7 billion -- 27 percent up compared to the same period last year . . .
