SAARC Report Highlights Banking Stability and Trade Growth in Afghanistan mursaleen Thu, 06/11/2026 - 16:45 Author Liluma Qadiry Business A new report by the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) shows that Afghanistan’s banking sector moved toward stability and improvement during the 2024–2025 fiscal year. According to the report, the central bank has played an important role in maintaining the country’s economic stability through monetary policy management and oversight of the financial system. The report also states that the afghani strengthened by 11.21 percent against the US dollar, while banking facilities and cash withdrawal limits have increased compared with 2021.