Kabul banks reopen; glimmer of hope for cash-starved people

Kabul banks witness people arriving in large numbers to withdraw money

Afghanistan, besieged by the Taliban, had been going through hell ever since August 15. One sector that had been majorly hit was banking operations. People who had deposited money were left at the mercy of the sudden closure of banks over the period. The good news is that banks have finally started to open, giving hope to thousands of people who look forward to having physical currency in their hands. 

It may be recalled that the banks and other financial institutions had pulled down shutters soon after former President Ashraf Ghani fled and the Taliban took over Kabul. The banks had shut due to fears that customers' arrival in large numbers would lead to looting and bloodshed..Continue reading at Digpu.com. 

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