Afghan money-changers warned

Money changers in Taleban-controlled areas of Afghanistan have been told that their businesses will be subject to daily price-fixing by the authorities, in an effort to stamp out speculation.

A radio broadcast said the central bank would announce the rate for the purchase and sale of currencies.

In a package of measures aimed at giving the Taleban greater financial control, Kabul's main money market has been temporarily closed to enable all traders to get licensed.

From the newsroom of the BBC World Service