fghanistan’s Position in Climate Change and A Rescue Strategy to Address It

Considering the above, Afghanistan faces significant challenges due to climate change, which has affected the lives of millions and triggered both economic and humanitarian crises. Despite signing international agreements aimed at combating climate change, the country’s political instability and the lack of international recognition of the Islamic Emirate have hindered its ability to benefit from financial and technical support.

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Prime Minister of India’s Visit to Russia: The Afghanistan Issue

India and Russia, two historic friends and major powers in Asia have navigated a period of testing their bilateral friendship following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This was the first high-level meeting between the leaders of the two nations since the Ukraine conflict began, a hiatus of nearly two and a half years. The visit sparked reactions from the West, particularly the United States.

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The International Criminal Court’s Request for Netanyahu’s Arrest: Legal Assessment and Implications

In summary, the prosecutor’s request to the International Criminal Court, as a reputable international legal body, yields positive and beneficial outcomes for the Palestinian struggle. If the judicial panel deems the prosecutor’s evidence sufficient, Israel’s isolation and mistrust among other countries will increase. The evidence is as clear as daylight and has been presented by the prosecutor. This will be because the judicial panel, authorized to issue arrest warrants, will not succumb to political pressures from the United States, Israel, and their supporters, and will proceed impartially.

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TAX EXEMPTION AND ITS IMPACT ON AFGHANISTAN’S ECONOMY

Following the introduction of tax exemptions and facilitations, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has raised the threshold of taxable revenues for businesses from 150,000 Afghanis to 2 million Afghanis and reduced the tax rate from 0.5% to 0.3% on amounts exceeding that threshold. This adjustment is set to take effect from the first day of Hamal 1403. These exemptions can have both positive and negative effects on the economy of Afghanistan. For example, they can improve the livelihoods of entrepreneurs and businessmen as the extra burden of consumption is lifted from their shoulders. Additionally, reduced consumption due to tax exemptions can lead to the development and improvement of businesses quantitatively and qualitatively, ultimately contributing to economic growth. Entrepreneurs can reinvest the exempted amounts into their businesses, leading to increased supply and employment in the economy, or they can spend it elsewhere, thus increasing demand. This simultaneous movement of supply and demand fosters economic growth.

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