Kabul, Nov 29 (FN Agency) Residents of Kabul have voiced their concerns over the high rate of unemployment amidst the severe economic crisis that has engulfed Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. The residents have complained that they are now becoming incapable of procuring even their basic needs. “I can’t pay the price of a paracetamol. I can’t take care of myself and my small children,” said Abdul Hamid, a resident, who works as a labourer. Hamid, 57, is the only breadwinner for a family of five members. “I wish the prices of (commodities) drop and the job opportunities increase and the people are paid their salaries.
If the people don’t have money, the business will remain down,” said Rahmatullah, another resident. According to Tolo News, the Taliban officials have called on the international community to free the Afghan assets of over $9 billion to overcome the current economic and humanitarian crisis in the country. “The Islamic Emirate first calls on the international community to press the US, and the US should also understand and free the assets of the Afghan government and people,” said Inamullah Samangani, deputy spokesman for the Islamic Emirate. Earlier, the UN said in a report that over 22 million people are facing hunger in Afghanistan.