Taliban militants (file photo)
Amu: Public employees in Taliban-controlled institutions say they have not received their overdue salaries for nearly two months, compounding financial hardships amid economic uncertainty. With the suspension of U.S. aid, Afghanistan’s currency has fluctuated sharply, with the exchange rate exceeding 80 Afghanis per U.S. dollar in recent days. Meanwhile, public employees are raising concerns over mounting economic pressure as wages remain unpaid. Some employees told Amu TV that they were informed their salaries could be delayed for one to two months. However, nearly two months have already passed since their last paycheck. Click here to read more (external link).
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