Cotton processing industry in Kandahar, Afghanistan - 11 Jan 2024
A laborer works at a cotton processing factory in Kandahr, Afghanistan, 11 January 2024. Kandahar Industries and Mines have seen a surge in cotton processing, with the opening of three new factories this year, bringing the total to 27. The leader, Syed Sarwar Amani, revealed that this year alone, 600,000 cottons have been processed, resulting in 150,000 tons of pure cotton, 50,000 tons of oil, and 360,000 tons of Kanjara. These products have been exported to Pakistan, showcasing the region's growing cotton industry.