It was reported last week that the Taliban was unable to get its hands on $10 billion in central bank reserves, because most of the funds were held in New York.
Afghan money changers in Sarayee Shahzada market in Kabul.Afghanistan's economy may be weeks from collapse, a former UN official said, per"The Afghan economy is being brought to its knees," said fellows at Chatham House think tank.
NGOs and international aid groups have called for quick action to avert an economic crisis in the country as the Taliban worked to replace key staff at some of the country's financial institutions., because most of the funds were held in New York.But the international community also signaled it would pause or slow aid to the country. The World Bank has already
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