Afghanistan's state budget revenues declined by 8% in 2014
Date: 13:25, 12-01-2015.
Almaty. January 12. Silkroadnews - According to the Ministry of Finance of Afghanistan in 2014, government revenue declined by 8% compared with 2013, handed over to Afghan News Agency (AfTAG).
"Government revenue in 2014 amounted to 109 billion afghanis ($ 1.87 billion) instead of the planned 132 billion. Tax and customs fees amounted to 44.8 billion afghanis", - says the publication.
Decline in revenues according to the Ministry of Finance of Afghanistan Abdul Qadir Jilani is related with safety risks and protracted presidential election. An important role plays shortage of skilled professionals and modern equipment. Another major problem is the high percentage of smuggling noticed Q. Jilani.
