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Taliban's Ban on Pakistani Medicines Sparks Health Crisis in Afghanistan

12/7/2025

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The Taliban's import ban on Pakistani medicines amid border tensions sharply reduced access to basic medicines in Afghanistan.
Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban's deputy head, urged Afghan importers to find new suppliers within three months.
More than 70% of Afghanistan's medicines come from Pakistan, contributing to shortages and rising prices, while India has sent 73 tons of medical supplies to Kabul.

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The Taliban's import ban on Pakistani medicines amid border tensions sharply reduced access to basic medicines in Afghanistan.
Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban's deputy head, urged Afghan importers to find new suppliers within three months.
More than 70% of Afghanistan's medicines come from Pakistan, contributing to shortages and rising prices, while India has sent 73 tons of medical supplies to Kabul.