Afghanistan, Feb. 9 -- The U.S. dollar continues to weaken against Afghanistan's currency, but unemployment, poverty, and rising commodity prices still strain household purchasing power nationwide.
The U.S. dollar continued its decline in Afghanistan markets on Monday, trading at around 63 afghanis in Kabul.
Afghanistan's central bank listed the dollar at 63.65 afghanis for buying and 63.85 for selling, marking one of the lowest rates in recent months.
The dollar has been gradually weakening for months after previously rising above 75 afghanis following aid cuts announced by Washington last year.
Afghanistan heavily depends on imports priced in dollars, meaning exchange rate changes directly affect domestic prices and purchasing power....