MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): As Eidul Fitr draws near, prices of dried fruits have skyrocketed in northern Balkh province, complain residents.
Abdul Hamid, a seller of dried fruit in Mazar-i-Sharif, said their business flourished ahead of Eid this year compared to last year.
Bakhtash, another shopkeeper, also confirmed high sales this year compared to last year and admitted that the prices of dried fruits had also surged.
He added the prices of almonds and pistachios had increased by 300 afghanis this year.
According to him, last year, one kilogram of pistachios cost 800 afghanis, but this year the . . .
