JALALABAD (Pajhwok): The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) in eastern Nangarhar province says industrial units have caused pollution in the provincial capital.
The Department of Mines and industries says about 300 factories are operating in Jalalabad, with 200 are located inside the city.
Feroz Mohammadi, director of EPA, told Pajhwok Afghan News environmental pollution occurred due to operations of dozens of factories.
He said efforts were underway to address the problem. “We are striving to create a clean and healthy environment for the citizens. We call on industrialists to standardise their activities, comply with environmental protection rules and create greenery in . . .
