Nearly all of Afghanistan's main online shopping services have closed, with the two biggest online shopping services, Click.af and Baqal, recently announcing their closure due to the country's financial turmoil.

The South Asian country has been in a complete state of turmoil for over a year now, ever since the Taliban seized power. The Taliban dismantled the system to address gender-based violence, erected new obstacles to women's healthcare and education, and even attacked women's rights protesters.&nbsp;

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Click.af, a well-known online shopping app, announced its closure on Saturday (September 10). The firm posted a message on its Facebook page stating its closure due to financial issues.

Baqal on Sunday (September 11), a three-year-old company, declared its collapse owing to financial difficulties.

Both companies posted their closures on their respective Facebook pages.

The owner of Click, Masih Stanekzai, said, "The precarious economic situation, the capital flight, and the stalling of the economic cycle led sales in the market to be severely affected, and Click.af is no exception," ANI reported.

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Baqal, on the other hand, a medium-sized investment, ultimately failed due to a decline in the purchasing power of locals and the freezing of customers' money due to the Taliban's restrictions on the banking industry.

Online services in Afghanistan have facilitated and improved communications between customers and retailers. The online taxi service, Bubbar, and Hindukosh, an online shopping website, were closed a few months after the collapse of the country's administration.

Afghanistan is in trouble, with nearly 59 per cent of the population currently requiring humanitarian aid—an increase of six million people since the beginning of the year 2021.

(With inputs from agencies)

Nearly all of Afghanistan's main online shopping services have closed, with the two biggest online shopping services, Click.af and Baqal, recently announcing their closure due to the country's financial turmoil.

Nearly all of Afghanistan's main online shopping services have closed, with the two biggest online shopping services, Click.af and Baqal, recently announcing their closure due to the country's financial turmoil. The South Asian country has been in a complete state of turmoil for over a year now, ever since the Taliban seized power. The Taliban dismantled the system to address gender-based violence, erected new obstacles to women's healthcare and education, and even attacked women's rights protesters. Also read | Afghanistan: Ex-President Karzai openly supports protesting female students Click.af, a well-known online shopping app, announced its closure on Saturday (September 10). The firm posted a message on its Facebook page stating its closure due to financial issues. Baqal on Sunday (September 11), a three-year-old company, declared its collapse owing to financial difficulties. Both companies posted their closures on their respective Facebook pages. The owner of Click, Masih Stanekzai, said, "The precarious economic situation, the capital flight, and the stalling of the economic cycle led sales in the market to be severely affected, and Click.af is no exception," ANI reported. Also read | Afghanistan: The unhappiest nation under the Taliban dictatorship, says report Baqal, on the other hand, a medium-sized investment, ultimately failed due to a decline in the purchasing power of locals and the freezing of customers' money due to the Taliban's restrictions on the banking industry. Online services in Afghanistan have facilitated and improved communications between customers and retailers. The online taxi service, Bubbar, and Hindukosh, an online shopping website, were closed a few months after the collapse of the country's administration. Afghanistan is in trouble, with nearly 59 per cent of the population currently requiring humanitarian aid—an increase of six million people since the beginning of the year 2021. (With inputs from agencies)

Amid economic crisis in Afghanistan, online shopping services to shut after Taliban takeover 

As per a recent study by a worldwide analytics organisation, Afghanistan has been declared the unhappiest country under the Taliban dictatorship in terms of physical pain, mental stress, mental disorders, poverty, unemployment, and wrath.

The survey results pointed out that Afghans' emotional states reflected the instability and uncertainty since the terrorist group seized power in the South Asian country after the US withdrew its troops.

According to Gallup's Negative Experience Index, a total of 8 percent of Afghans are concerned and disturbed, 74 per cent are experiencing mental strain due to unemployment and poverty, and 61 per cent are classified as sad.

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In addition to this, a study done in August-September 2021 published by Khaama Press showed that 53 per cent of Afghans wanted to leave the country.&nbsp;

The initial two months of the Taliban takeover in August 2021 were difficult for the citizens.

The UN agency for humanitarian affairs expressed worry over the situation, noting that 25 million people in the country experience crippling human rights violations.&nbsp;

The World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Office for Coordination Affairs (UNOCHA) were worried about the growing food insecurity and poverty in Afghanistan.

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Abdul Naseer, a political analyst, said, "A nation cannot reach prosperity until poverty and unemployment are eradicated, so the way that can end poverty and unemployment is strengthening the private sector, attracting investment, and creating employment in the country," ANI reported.

An extraordinary national economic, financial, and humanitarian crisis has aggravated the human rights situation after the Taliban takeover last year. The group has destroyed the framework for combating gender-based violence, putting obstacles to women's healthcare, and attacking women's rights protesters.

Nearly 59 per cent of the population currently requires humanitarian aid, an increase of 6 million people since the beginning of the year 2021, the UNAMA reported.

(With inputs from agencies)

As per a recent study by a worldwide analytics organisation, Afghanistan has been declared the unhappiest country under the Taliban dictatorship in terms of physical pain, mental stress, mental disorders, poverty, unemployment, and wrath.

As per a recent study by a worldwide analytics organisation, Afghanistan has been declared the unhappiest country under the Taliban dictatorship in terms of physical pain, mental stress, mental disorders, poverty, unemployment, and wrath. The survey results pointed out that Afghans' emotional states reflected the instability and uncertainty since the terrorist group seized power in the South Asian country after the US withdrew its troops. According to Gallup's Negative Experience Index, a total of 8 percent of Afghans are concerned and disturbed, 74 per cent are experiencing mental strain due to unemployment and poverty, and 61 per cent are classified as sad. Also read | Taliban to revise media laws, change could worsen conditions for press In addition to this, a study done in August-September 2021 published by Khaama Press showed that 53 per cent of Afghans wanted to leave the country. The initial two months of the Taliban takeover in August 2021 were difficult for the citizens. The UN agency for humanitarian affairs expressed worry over the situation, noting that 25 million people in the country experience crippling human rights violations. The World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Office for Coordination Affairs (UNOCHA) were worried about the growing food insecurity and poverty in Afghanistan. Also read | Even as it struggles for recognition, Taliban claims nations 'behave with us like an official government' Abdul Naseer, a political analyst, said, "A nation cannot reach prosperity until poverty and unemployment are eradicated, so the way that can end poverty and unemployment is strengthening the private sector, attracting investment, and creating employment in the country," ANI reported. An extraordinary national economic, financial, and humanitarian crisis has aggravated the human rights situation after the Taliban takeover last year. The group has destroyed the framework for combating gender-based violence, putting obstacles to women's healthcare, and attacking women's rights protesters. Nearly 59 per cent of the population currently requires humanitarian aid, an increase of 6 million people since the beginning of the year 2021, the UNAMA reported. (With inputs from agencies)

Afghanistan: The unhappiest nation under the Taliban dictatorship, says report

In Afghanistan, the ATMs will now be operational from Saturday (January 15) for the first time since the country's takeover by the Taliban, the central bank informed as per reports.&nbsp;

Khaama Press reported citing a statement by Da Afghanistan Bank as saying that the decision was taken after a series of talks with commercial banks and the union of banks.&nbsp;

As the outcome of the decision, the ATMs of commercial banks in specific areas will be available for customers.

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"Da Afghanistan Bank is striving to return banking system and services to normal and reactivating ATMs is a good news for people that will bring further facilities," the media report quoted the statement.&nbsp;

However, it hasn't been disclosed if there is any change in the amount that a person can withdraw from the machines. Currently, a person can only withdraw $200 per week, the report mentioned.&nbsp;

Afghanistan budget

In their effort to stabilise the economy, the Taliban released its first budget since taking over Afghanistan last year in August.&nbsp;

The hardline Islamist regime is planning to spend on development projects including transport infrastructure. However, there is no mention of foreign aid.&nbsp;

The budget of $508 million approved on Wednesday will cover the first quarter of 2022.&nbsp;

They mentioned that the state workers and women staff will now get the salaries by the end of January as reportedly they have not been paid for months.&nbsp;

"For the first time in the last two decades, we made a budget that is not dependent on foreign aid and that is a very big achievement for us," said Taliban finance ministry spokesman Ahmad Wali Haqmal.

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In Afghanistan, the ATMs will now be operational from Saturday (January 15) for the first time since the country's takeover by the Taliban, the central bank informed as per reports.

In Afghanistan, the ATMs will now be operational from Saturday (January 15) for the first time since the country's takeover by the Taliban, the central bank informed as per reports. Khaama Press reported citing a statement by Da Afghanistan Bank as saying that the decision was taken after a series of talks with commercial banks and the union of banks. As the outcome of the decision, the ATMs of commercial banks in specific areas will be available for customers. ALSO READ | PM Imran Khan launches Pakistan's first-ever national security policy "Da Afghanistan Bank is striving to return banking system and services to normal and reactivating ATMs is a good news for people that will bring further facilities," the media report quoted the statement. However, it hasn't been disclosed if there is any change in the amount that a person can withdraw from the machines. Currently, a person can only withdraw $200 per week, the report mentioned. Afghanistan budget In their effort to stabilise the economy, the Taliban released its first budget since taking over Afghanistan last year in August. The hardline Islamist regime is planning to spend on development projects including transport infrastructure. However, there is no mention of foreign aid. The budget of $508 million approved on Wednesday will cover the first quarter of 2022. They mentioned that the state workers and women staff will now get the salaries by the end of January as reportedly they have not been paid for months. "For the first time in the last two decades, we made a budget that is not dependent on foreign aid and that is a very big achievement for us," said Taliban finance ministry spokesman Ahmad Wali Haqmal. ×

For the first time since Taliban takeover, ATMs to get operational in Afghanistan