The appeal of Afghan carpets, he noted, stems in part from their affordability.

Local residents describe a desperate situation in which they have little choice but to rely on their children’s labor to.

"In the past, 70 percent of our visitors were families," said Habib Khan Zazi, a park manager.

Essential supplies such as food, medicine, and fuel spoiled during the closure, adding to the difficulties faced by those in.

The election, which takes place every three years, is intended to be free from government influence, as the union operates.

In August, the Taliban introduced new regulations for money exchangers in Herat, requiring them to provide large sums as guarantees.

Farmers report paying between 50,000 and 200,000 Afghanis ($734 to $2,938) for access to grazing areas.

The Taliban-run Ministry of Mines and Petroleum announced that it has signed contracts for 167 small mining projects, with a.

The investments are part of Turkmenistan’s broader strategy to strengthen political, economic, and transportation ties with its neighbor, the minister.

According to the ministry’s statement, the payments included 910 million Afghanis ($13 million) to the World Bank.