The United Nations Secretary-General, in his quarterly report on the situation in Afghanistan, said that the country's revenue reached one billion dollars in the first four months of the current fiscal year, reflecting an 11% increase compared to the previous year.

The report also mentions that, as of August 30, 2024, only 24.9% of the $2.9 billion needed for humanitarian aid to Afghanistan has been secured.

Additionally, the report notes that Afghanistan's customs revenue experienced a 2% decrease during this period compared to the previous year. UN Secretary-General António Guterres also stated: "State revenue for the first four months of the current fiscal year, beginning in March 2024, reached around $1 billion (69.7 billion afghani), reflecting year-on-year growth of 11 per cent and exceeding the target by 3 per cent. This is driven primarily by a 30 per cent year-on-year increase in the revenue derived from the Revenue Department, while the Customs Department experienced a 2 per cent year."

Shams-ur-Rahman Ahmadi, an economic expert, told TOLOnews: "In the past three years, the revenue generated from domestic sources has increased significantly, amounting to several billion dollars. All of this should be invested in projects that create job opportunities for the Afghan people and be allocated to infrastructure projects."

The UN Secretary-General's report also highlighted that in 2024, 23.7 million people in Afghanistan will need humanitarian assistance. As of August 30, 2024, only 24.9% of the required $2.9 billion for aid to Afghanistan has been provided.

Mir shakib Mir, another economic expert, said: "The reduction in international aid can negatively affect household economies and increase poverty in Afghanistan. Additionally, international aid needs to be prioritized, with some focused on strengthening Afghanistan's economic infrastructure."

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Economy considers the continuation of aid crucial for improving Afghanistan's economic situation under current conditions.

"Humanitarian and developmental aid is a necessity for the Afghan people. We request international organizations, including those affiliated with the United Nations, to increase both the quantity and quality of aid to the people of Afghanistan," said Abdul Latif Nazari, the Deputy Minister of Economy.

Previously, the World Food Program had reported that 12.4 million people in Afghanistan, including 8% who are women and children, are in need of assistance; however, due to a lack of funds, the organization is only able to assist one million people.