AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoExport Markets: Afghan carpet, saffron and rose-product businesses are preparing for China’s annual import expo, seeking buyers and investment. One carpet firm employs up to 400 people, many of them women. Agriculture: Koh Daman grape growers face collapsing prices, limited cold storage and Taliban taxes; some say they cannot recover production costs. Mining: The Taliban mines minister says 44 large-scale contracts are active, with about 180,000 people working in the sector. A Kabul exhibition running through Oct. 31 aims to attract investment and promote local processing. Trade: Pakistan border closures are disrupting commerce, with Afghanistan’s exports reported down more than 17%.
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