Ministry of Finance says more than 1.4 billion AFs – over $20.7 million USD – has been collected from tobacco tax since the beginning of this fiscal year, December 2016 to December 2017.
Insecurity Remains ‘Major Challenge’ for Investors
A sharp increase in insecurity in Kabul, especially IED explosions and other security incidents, has turned into a major challenge for the business community and has pushed some of them to leave the country.
Amir Mohammad Akbari, the owner of a factory in Kabul where dozens are working, said there will be no option for him but to take his investment out of the country if the situation prevails.
“It will be difficult to continue if the situation does not improve. It will be very difficult to resume business. Those who are here, are about to leave,” he said.