INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) approved a ministry of finance proposal to scrap customs duties on humanitarian aid on Tuesday
during a cabinet meeting chaired by IEA Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund.The cabinet also ordered ministries that receive aid to
notify the ministry of finance about expected arrivals at least two days ahead of the arrival of relief convoys.Humanitarian relief has been
a lifeline to an estimated 24.4 million people in Afghanistan who are facing severe food insecurity and in need of humanitarian assistance
and support.In addition to this, the cabinet discussed a number of issues
Cabinet also instructed officials to assess and finalize the process to reopen VIP lounges at international airports in the country and to
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