KABUL (SW): The horror caused by spate of terrorist attacks in Kabul has also severely damaged the commercial activities in the capital city.
Traders in the city’s famous shopping district Shahr-e-Nau lament the decline of some fifty present in their income following the latest string of such attacks.
Mohammad Safa, an owner of a local bakery, said previously he used to sell more than 2000 breads per day, but now that amount has fallen by over one thousand. Ramiz, owner of a garment shop, echoed these concerns, saying the sales have fallen by fifty per cent.
The consumers are also gripped by the same feelings of fear and unease. Parvez, a young man recently deported from Turkey, informed his family wants to send him abroad again due to the appalling state of affairs here.
At a corner of the main street in the Shahr-e-Nau, a group of young men were sitting around listening to music on mobile phone. In conversation with Salam Watandar, the men said they listen to music to escape from the tragic memories of the multiple blasts that have claimed so many lives here.
The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) fears if situation persisted, many investors would flee the country. Sayamuddin Pasarlay, spokesman for the ACCI, informed the private sector has sustained heavy losses due to the ragging insecurity. Urging the government to create enabling environment for business, he said traders have lost millions of dollars in different terrorist attacks.
Last week, the militants attacked two police stations in the city causing seven deaths and wounding close to 20 people.
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