Since Taliban seized power in Afghanistan after withdrawal of US troops, the country has witnessed a surge in poverty, unemployment and extreme food insecurity. Moreover, the economic crisis wiped out jobs, salaries and livelihoods across Afghanistan.
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 11 (ANI): World Food Program (WFP) and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) in Afghanistan condemned the ongoing economic crisis in Afghanistan as people in the country are on the brink of starvation and facing poverty.
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 10 (ANI): Afghanistan sellers are frustrated by Pakistan's action of increasing customs tariffs on fresh fruit every year during the export season and said if the tariffs continue it will incur heavy losses to them, media reports said.
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 10 (ANI): As Afghanistan continues to witness a debilitating rights situation, the UN body for humanitarian affairs expressed concerns over the grave condition pointing out that 25 million people in the country are living in poverty, media reports said.
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 26 (ANI): In the wake of the devastating flood situation across Pakistan, International organizations and financial institutions have announced to provide a flood relief aid of over USD 500 million for the flood victims in the country, on the request of Pakistan Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif.
New York [US], March 18 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States and Europe should not forget to provide food assistance to all countries in need rather than focus solely on Ukraine, World Food Program Executive Director David Beasley said on Friday.
New York [US], March 1 (ANI): Underlining that not everyone can or will choose to flee Ukraine, US Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Richard Mills said that those who remain in Ukraine must be ensured "unobstructed protection and assistance".
Kabul [Afghanistan], February 5 (ANI): Afghanistan Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Salam Hanafi on Saturday met with the head of the World Food Program in Afghanistan Mary-Ellen McGroarty and other UN officials in Kabul.
Washington [US], December 11 (ANI): The World Bank donors on Friday (local time) approved to release USD 280 million for Afghanistan to address humanitarian issues.