World Bank has halted all financial assistance for projects to Afghanistan. The move comes in the wake of the Taliban assuming power in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The World Bank paused disbursements in its operations in Afghanistan and is closely monitoring and assessing the situation in line with its internal policies and procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The World Bank will continue to consult closely with the international community and development partners in this direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Concerns have also been raised as regards the impact on the country\u2019s development prospects, especially for women.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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