The Central Bank has doubled the withdrawal limit from commercial banks.

According to the acting head of the bank, individual account holders can now withdraw 150,000 Afghani per week instead of 70,000 Afghani and approximately 500,000 Afghani per month from their accounts.

Noor Ahmad Agha, acting head of the Central Bank, said: "Initially, the withdrawal limit was only $400, which gradually increased to $600, and now they can withdraw up to $1,000."

Some residents of the capital, welcoming the increase in the withdrawal limit, say that restrictions on cash withdrawals should be completely removed.

Sanullah Ahmadzai, a resident of Kabul, said: "Initially, withdrawing money from banks was problematic, but as these restrictions are reduced, it is a good thing for the people."

Adalat Abdul Rahimzai, another resident, said: "Regarding economic issues and their commercial activities, reducing restrictions is very good."

At the same time, some economic experts consider facilitating banking services important for the development and growth of banking.

Siar Quraishi, the economic analyst, said: "The reduction or elimination of restrictions by the Central Bank is a positive step for customers of private and state banks, and this can increase people's trust."

This comes as more than nine billion dollars of Afghanistan's assets have been frozen by the United States and European countries after the return of the Islamic Emirate, causing a shortage of funds in Afghan banks.