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The Afghan National Bank (ANB) opened its first branch in Badakhshan province on 20 September. Local officials quoted by Bakhtar said they expected the outlet to widen access to banking services and support cooperation between local traders and the bank.

ANB officials said the bank handles services including salary disbursements, processing government and private-sector contracts, and cash-flow management. The opening announcement provided no figures for customers, lending, or realized economic effects.