Many attribute the decline to infestations and lack of support from relevant institutions.

The $18 million project is a joint venture between Turkish company 77 Turkey and Afghan company Zolaristan.

The women report declining sales, market stagnation, and heavy tax burdens

As tensions continue, more civilian aircraft have altered their routes to traverse Afghanistan's airspace.

The event is intended to serve as a platform to market Afghan products and introduce them to a broader audience.

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.