Afghanistan's caretaker PM, in his first address, accused Ghani of embezzlement, pleaded for help

In his first public address on Saturday, Afghanistan's caretaker Prime Minister Muhammad Hassan Akhund tried to assure the world that his country wants to maintain good relations with all other nations. Akhund was quoted by Tolo News as saying, "Afghanistan wants to strengthen economic ties with all nations." We do not want to interfere in the international affairs of any country.

accused of embezzlement of money

Akhund appealed to all countries to continue helping the citizens of Afghanistan. During a televised address, Akhand accused former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani of corruption and embezzlement of funds. Ankhud said the country was going through an economic crisis even before the Taliban came to power.

provided women's rights

Akhund claimed that the Taliban government had given women their rights. The government is trying to improve the conditions for girls' education. Afghanistan's economic crisis would be over if the assets of the Central Bank were freed.

economy may collapse

According to the Asia Times report, Afghanistan's economy has gone from bad to worse and the time is not far when it collapses completely. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in a report that Afghanistan's economy could decline by 30 percent or more year on year. This can lead to dire situations of starvation in the country.

stop financial aid

The IMF, the World Bank, the European Union, the US, and other foreign funding agencies have halted economic aid to Afghanistan as extremists tighten their grip on power. The US has also refused to lift sanctions on Afghanistan's $9.5 billion deposits in its banks and financial institutions.

Claims to increase exports to Iran by 50 percent

The Chamber of Commerce and Investment has claimed that there has been a 50 percent increase in exports from Afghanistan to Iran this year as compared to last year. Materials worth $17 million have been exported to Iran.