Shafiqullah, a chicken seller in Mazar-i-Sharif, said, “The newly established farms, along with those built in the past, have a great impact on chicken meat prices. If we relied on Pakistan, one kilogram would cost over 300 Afghanis; now, the price in the city is 220 Afghanis.”
“My morale at home had declined, but after I joined the workshop, I became busy with work and met many other girls. That greatly improved my spirits. My financial situation has also improved, and now I earn my own income,” she said.
“There are almost no sales, and people’s budgets are very tight. Several members of my family are unemployed. I opened this shop to earn a living for my family and serve people, but without enough customers and market, it’s very hard,” she says.
Shahidullah Amin, 26-year-old and from Kunar, who has worked in goods transportation for three years, says, “The biggest challenges include customs delays, high costs, documentation issues, and sometimes a shortage of transportation vehicles. Yes, tax changes and incorrect paperwork slowdown our work.” He notes that in some cases, losses have occurred due to bad weather or transportation problems.
She added, “A bucket of yogurt sells for about 200 Afghanis. This work not only solves many of our economic problems partially, but it also allows us to play an active and meaningful role in our families’ economy alongside our husbands.”
Asiya Kakar, another employee, explains, “The situation in Afghanistan is difficult. Women had nowhere to go, and the only door that remained open to us was the door of art. Economically, it really helps.”
She says, “I want to stand on my own feet,” and she explains. “I cover most of my family’s expenses and take responsibility for our household.”
“I work in confectionery and have brought halva, walnut, gulab jamun, and honey,” and she added, “This exhibition is very useful because it allows us to offer everything we produce at home. When people buy our products, it motivates us to continue our work and increase production.”
The Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Office-Afghanistan announced on X that foreign investors can now obtain residence for 1 to 10 years, based on their investment level.
The initiative aims to promote trade, cultural relations, and facilitate easier movement for citizens of both countries.
KABUL (SW) – Several pine nut vendors in southeastern provinces of Afghanistan say that the monopoly on pine nut (Chilgoza pine) exports to China has
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce under the Islamic Emirate has announced that Afghanistan’s trade exchange in the past year has seen a positive change compared to the previous year.
