Delay in announcing budget is harmful to the economy, says experts
KABUL (SW) – Although almost two weeks have passed since the beginning of the new fiscal year, the Islamic Emirate authorities have not yet given
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Lack of funds hindering development projects, says minister
KABUL (SW) – Officials of the Ministry of Urban Development and Lands say that this year, due to lack of budget, the ministry cannot implement a number of development projects.
Fiscal budget for the year approved
MONITORING (SW) – Fiscal budget for the year has been approved by the Islamic Emirate authorities, confirmed an official statement on Saturday.
Budget worth AFN 53.9 billion approved
KABUL (SW) – The cabinet of the Islamic Emirate has set a budget of 53.9 billion afghanis for the last three months of the current fiscal year.
Cabinet of ministers amends the fiscal year calendar
KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate officials have moved the start of fiscal year to the month of March.
Work underway on a first aid-free nation budget
Afghanistan’s finance ministry under the new Taliban government has prepared a draft national budget that, for the first time in two decades, is funded without foreign aid, a spokesman said.
Finance Ministry calls for austerity amid budget constraints
KABUL (SW) – A document obtained by Salam Watandar indicates the Ministry of Finance has called for saving measures amid budget shortfall.
Finance ministry blamed for intruding in development projects
A number of Wolesi Jirga (lower house) members on Monday charged the finance ministry for intruding in development projects.
Annual budget finally sails through Wolesi Jirga
The Wolesi Jirga (lower house) finally approved the annual budget on Monday after months of bickering over it with the government that eventually led to rise in salaries of thousands of low-scale public servants
Safi says agreement reached on raising teachers’ salaries
Mir Afghan Safi, chairman of the Wolesi Jirga’s (lower house) and Budget Committee, said on Wednesday an agreement has been reached with the government to increase the salaries of teachers and low-level government employees.
Government blamed for retaliating against MPs
A number of Wolesi Jirga (lower house) members claim the government has sacked relatives of parliamentarians in reaction to the rejection of draft annual budget.
Wolesi Jirga rejects second draft of the annual budget
The Wolesi Jirga (lower house) rejected the second draft of the national budget for fiscal year 2021, which was sent for the second time by the Ministry of Finance for approval.
