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Kandahar industry hard hit by energy shortage

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KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): Industrialists in southern Kandahar province are faced with severe problems due to insecurity, energy shortage and scarce marketing opportunities.

Faizul Haq Mushkani, head of the Kandahar Industrialists Union (KIU), told Pajhwok Afghan News that the energy shortage was the biggest problem for them.

Some of the factories had been closed while others reduced production levels due to lack of electricity, the industrialist said.

He added 10 megawatts of electricity were produced by generators. Officials have pledged the facility will continue until electricity from the solar park or imported power is . . .

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