GARDEZ (Pajhwok): Eighty percent small factories have been closed in southeastern Paktika province due to lack of raw material and economic problems, rendering 2000 people jobless, owners say.
They say closures of border crossings with neighbouring countries and banks’ related problems have also affected their business.
Hayat Khan, who owns a small factory, told Pajhwok Afghan News: “Banks do not give money and workers demand money from us, where do we find money; we have no option but close our business.”
He said 18 people worked in his factory, which he closed about 20 days ago and now he and . . .
