Afghanistan Faces Financial Turmoil With Taliban Cut Off From Reserves

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The overthrow of Afghanistan's government by the Taliban this week has heightened concerns about regional stability in the Middle East and the safety of refugees. Now, the economic fallout is beginning.

Afghanistan's former central banker Ajmal Ahmady — who fled the country alongside other officials — warned Wednesday that a dire shortage of dollars and higher inflation are poised to hammer the country's financial outlook.

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