MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): Residents of northern Balkh province say unemployment and rising food prices ahead of winter have annoyed people.
They say despite government's efforts, there has been no significant reduction in food prices in Mazar-e-Sharif, the provincial capital.
However, Balkh Chamber of Commerce says it is hopeful that food prices will fall with new contracts for imports with foreign countries.
Despite trade at the Hairatan port in Balkh province has returned to normal, people complain that there has been no significant change in food prices in the markets.
They say the winter season and unemployment . . .
