PARAKH (Pajhwok): For the first time a 1,244 karat emerald stone discovered in central Panjsher province has been sold in the country in a legal manner, an official said on Friday.
Nasratullah Malakzada, director Information and Cultural Affairs, told Pajhwok Afghan News the 1,224 karat emerald stone was sold against 24, 569,000 afs through a bidding process.
He said after its discovery, the stone was presented at a bidding process in which around 150 national traders took part. Finally the precious stone was sold against 24,569,000 afs.
He said earlier, precious stones especially emerald were . . .
