Central Bank Bans Iranian and Pakistani Currencies to Strengthen Afghani

The Central Bank of Afghanistan has banned the entry of Iranian and Pakistani currencies into the country. The measure is intended to preserve the value of the Afghani, and the bank has urged traders, money changers, and travelers to avoid bringing these currencies across the border.

Central Bank spokesman Hesibullah Nuri said the policy promotes the Afghani and prevents the use of foreign currencies in regional and global transactions. The Iranian Toman and Pakistani Rupee had previously been common in commercial dealings between Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.

Economic experts Seyed Masoud and Shamsurrahman Ahmadi welcomed the decision. They said it could strengthen the national currency, reduce market fluctuations, and increase public confidence. The experts noted the Afghani's relative stability compared with other regional currencies, describing it as an economic achievement highlighted by Islamic Emirate officials.