Industrial park road condition prompts complaints

MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): A number of industrialists in northern Balkh province complain about the deteriorating condition of the road leading to the Amir Ali Sher Nawai Industrial Park in Mazar-i-Sharif, urging the government to repair it.

Amir Ali Sher Nawai is one of the largest industrial parks in the province, currently home to dozens of large and small factories.

Mohammad Ismail, who owns a large salt refining factory in the park, said they had been facing multiple difficulties due to the lousy condition of the road.

He added heavy cargo trucks frequently travelled to and from the park, but in winter, snowfall and rain made transportation nearly impossible. He urged the caretaker government to reconstruct the road.

Ghulam Sakhi Qurbani, another industrialist, also complained about the road, saying they had been facing serious challenges.

He explained the movement of large vehicles raised dust in summer, while in winter, accumulation of mud and water impeded access to the industrial park.

Meanwhile, Chamber of Commerce and Investment chief Imamuddin Sanaizada promised the interim government would address the issue.

He said they had continuously shared the concerns of industrialists with the government. He recalled the road leading to Shadian Industrial Park in Mazar-i-Sharif was constructed this year.

He added they had discussed the problem with local officials and assured the road would be properly reconstructed in the upcoming year.

Deputy Director of Commerce and Industry Nasir Ahmad Niazi assured industrialists their concerns would be addressed. He said the industrial sector played a crucial role in the country’s economic growth.

He reaffirmed the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) commitment to supporting domestic production and resolving industrialists’ problems.

Currently, two large industrial parks are operating in the province. Additionally, construction work on a new one has also been initiated by the government.

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