Amu: Retirees voiced growing concerns over the Taliban’s failure to pay pensions, leaving many unable to afford basic necessities such as food or heating during a harsh winter. Rabia, a former teacher from Farah province, is among thousands of pensioners who have gone unpaid for more than three years. After dedicating nearly 35 years to the education sector, Rabia was forced to retire due to illness under the previous government. Now, she faces mounting financial hardship as the Taliban has not issued pension payments since taking control in 2021. Click here to read more (external link).