Banking Restrictions Crippling Afghanistan’s Economic Growth, says Caretaker Government

DID Press: Taliban’s acting deputy PM for economic affairs warned that ongoing banking restrictions, particularly those imposed by global financial institutions, are severely hampering investment flows and stalling Afghanistan’s economic development, especially in the energy sector.

“Banking restrictions imposed by global institutions are among the biggest obstacles to attracting foreign investment in Afghanistan,” said Abdul Ghani Baradar at an investment and energy development conference, criticizing international financial pressure.

The country’s banking system is currently facing fundamental challenges due to these restrictions, deterring international investors from participating in infrastructure and energy projects, he underlined.

Baradar called on the international community to lift restrictions to help revive Afghanistan’s economy, stressing that sustainable development is impossible without active engagement with the global financial system. He warned that the continuation of the current situation not only blocks investment but also exacerbates unemployment and poverty.