Over 600 Foreign Citizens Granted Work Permits, Claims Taliban

The Taliban's Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs announced on Sunday that more than 22,000 people have been employed in government and private institutions during the first four months of 1403 (Solar Hijri calendar).

The ministry also stated that over 600 foreign citizens have been employed in various sectors during this period.

On Sunday, the Taliban's Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs posted on the social media platform X, stating that a total of 22,427 people have been employed. Among them, 14,570 men and 1,221 women are working in government institutions under Taliban control, and another 6,023 people are engaged in the private sector.

According to the ministry, a total of 613 foreign citizens are employed in various fields.

This announcement comes amid reports that since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan, a large number of Afghan citizens have lost their jobs due to the cessation of foreign aid and the collapse of the former government. Consequently, many Afghans have resorted to migration in search of work.

Unemployment and poverty, along with the severe restrictions the Taliban have imposed on women's work and activities, are cited as some of the major humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan.