GARDEZ (Pajhwok): Some residents of southeastern Paktia province say they are happy over a bumper pine nuts production this season, but are worried about a lack of market for the dried fruit to earn desired income.
Paktia is widely-known for producing high quality pine nuts locally called chilgoza pine (Pinus gerardiana). Pine trees cover mountains in Zazi Aryub, Samkani, Jani Khel and Dand-i-Patan districts.
Mamor Jan Mangal, a resident of Jani Khel district, said he sold seven kilograms of pine nuts to Pakistani businessmen for 5,000 rupees. He said . . .
