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#14747215 at 2021-10-08 18:53:53 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #18653: CHINA THREATENING ATTACKS ON U.S. TROOPS IN TAIWAN Edition

This is why Biden is trying to give them money

Taliban Lacks Necessary Finances To Deliver Functioning Government

The U.S. could not vanquish the Taliban, failed to defeat Al-Qaeda, and were unsuccessful in leaving behind a pluralistic, tolerant and economically-sustainable Afghan state. Washington failed to induce good governance in Afghanistan and to stop Pakistan's multifaceted support for the Taliban. After twenty years of war with the U.S., the Taliban now confronts the hard challenge of governing and managing the economy.

Formal legal incomes make up a small portion of Afghanistan's revenues as it is dependent on foreign aid and illicit economies. In July 2020, former President Ashraf Ghani said that 90% of Afghans live below the government-determined poverty line of $2 a day and 30% are acutely food insecure. For an economy suffering the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the withdrawal of U.S. forces has the effect of spurring a drastic economic decline as Afghanistan becomes more globally isolated.

Pakistan has been engaging with key international and regional stakeholders with a message that Afghanistan should not be left alone and that the incoming government, likely to be led by the Taliban, should be given a chance. Recently, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan sought the world's support for the Taliban. During the high-level ministerial meeting on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan convened by the UN, Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi linked the observance of human rights by the new Taliban government to the financial aid Afghanistan receives. Khan's key cabinet members, like Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar, regularly calls for the Taliban government to receive international financial assistance.

Currently, the Taliban faces the loss of billions of dollars that had been allocated to Afghanistan. The U.S. immediately froze $9.5 billion worth of central bank assets. The International Monetary Fund blocked access to $460 million, and the EU has suspended aid. International donors had been providing 75% of the government's operating budget, and the U.S. and NATO paid around $4 billion each year to fund the Afghan military. Iran, although struggling economically because of U.S. sanctions, is seeking good relations with the Taliban but cannot offer generous economic aid. Only China and the monarchies of the Gulf have deep pockets, but the question is if they will. Although Pakistan has been providing military and intelligence aid, its own economy is stagnating and wholly reliant on China.

The Taliban has no experience in delivering or maintaining existing state services, such as electricity or water, let alone tackling complex issues like setting macroeconomic policies. The immediate effects of the financial squeeze saw cash liquidity in Afghanistan drop, driving up inflation - including food prices, resulting in immense hardship to the population.

https://southfront.org/taliban-lacks-necessary-finances-to-deliver-functioning-government/

#6236298 at 2019-04-19 06:08:58 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #7974: When the info is released [RR] no more. The DECLAS is Coming Edition

>>6236296
Resignations in the news today - part 2


Asad Umar resigns as finance minister
https://www.samaa.tv/news/government/2019/04/Asad-Umar-resigns-as-finance-minister/

So long, Chuck! Retiring Economic Development Director had huge impact in shaping Perham
https://www.perhamfocus.com/news/4600795-so-long-chuck-retiring-economic-development-director-had-huge-impact-shaping-perham

MC Twp supervisor Susnoskie resigns
https://www.newsitem.com/news/local/mc-twp-supervisor-susnoskie-resigns/article_d2abf85c-006b-5bff-9008-3043ef62eaee.html

CMU coach fired, told gymnast to hide injury
http://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/26554185/cmu-coach-fired-told-gymnast-hide-injury

Sheriff who dealt with Oregon wildlife refuge standoff announces resignation over budget
https://katu.com/news/local/sheriff-who-dealt-with-oregon-wildlife-refuge-standoff-announces-resignation-over-budget

NC GOP Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse To Step Down
https://www.wfae.org/post/nc-gop-executive-director-dallas-woodhouse-step-down-0#stream/0

Romanian justice minister resigns after losing party support
https://www.foxnews.com/world/romanian-justice-minister-resigns-after-losing-party-support

DANIELS RETIRES FROM GONZAGA
https://www.cdapress.com/zag_basketball/20190418/daniels_retires_from_gonzaga

Weymouth: SRA Executive Director at Union Point Resigns
https://959watd.com/blog/2019/04/weymouth-sra-executive-director-at-union-point-resigns/

Sam Phillips to retire as Clallam Fire District No. 2 chief
https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/sam-phillips-to-retire-as-clallam-fire-district-no-2-chief/

Levison To Resign From South Orange Board of Trustees For Water Utility
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/soma/articles/levison-to-resign-from-south-orange-board-of-trustees-for-water-utility

20-year state police veteran to retire
https://www.benningtonbanner.com/stories/20-year-state-police-veteran-to-retire,570828

GT jail captain resigns
https://www.record-eagle.com/news/local_news/gt-jail-captain-resigns/article_f278cd1a-61fb-11e9-b7c7-b713c9e2770b.html

Marchiony to retire from KU Athletics
https://www.wibw.com/content/news/Marchiony-to-retire-from-KU-Athletics-508768471.html

USAA board chairman Lester Lyles to retire
https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2019/04/18/usaa-board-chairman-lester-lyles-to-retire.html

Legendary Vidalia coach and Athletic Director retiring
https://www.wjcl.com/article/legendary-vidalia-coach-and-athletic-director-retiring/27200388

Bulgarian Deputy Minister Resigns in Wake of Investigation.
https://www.occrp.org/en/27-ccwatch/cc-watch-briefs/9601-bulgarian-deputy-minister-resigns-in-wake-of-investigation

UK Teacher Fired for Protesting LGBT-Based Sex Education at Son's Christian School
https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/scott-slayton/uk-teacher-fired-for-protesting-lgbt-based-sex-education-at-son-s-christian-school.html

Fairmont boys basketball: Coach resigns after six seasons
https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/fairmont-boys-basketball-coach-resigns-after-six-seasons/v4qqq892FOjv0rh7Yi9s6J/

Centerton Interim Chief Fired from Sdale PD for "Unnecessary Violence"
https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/exclusive-centerton-interim-chief-fired-from-sdale-pd-for-unnecessary-violence-/1934697618?apt_credirect=1

#3404565 at 2018-10-09 04:46:04 (UTC+1)
Q Research General #4315: Your Voice Is Spreading Edition

Pakistan to Approach IMF
After months of speculation, Pakistan's new government has decided to approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial assistance as it faces an economic crisis marked by a mounting balance of payments deficit and dwindling foreign currency reserves.

Pakistan needs Moar Money

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan approved the proposal to kickstart negotiations with the US-based global body after consulting economic experts and officials, Finance Minister Asad Umar said on Monday night.

"Today, it was decided that we should start talks with the IMF for such a stabilisation, recovery programme on which basis we could overcome this financial crisis," Umar said in a video message.

Pakistan's government, led by the cricketer-turned-politician Khan inherited a mountain of economic challenges when it came to power in July.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/10/pakistan-seek-imf-assistance-overcome-financial-crisis-181008180802938.html