Afghanistan reports rise in carpet exports in 2026
KABUL, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan has exported more than 760,000 square meters of handmade carpets to overseas markets so far this year, marking an increase over previous years, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs said on Saturday. According to the office, the carpet industry employs nearly one million people, directly and indirectly, across the country and remains one of its key tr
7/18/2026 2:45:09 AM