The Chamber of Commerce and Investment said that, The rate of production in Kabul factories has declined by up to 50 percent due to increased electricity outages.

Restrictions on the banking system in Afghanistan have challenged investors, leaving them with many problems in their businesses. The business community said.

A factory for making jackets was inaugurated in Kabul on Saturday.

The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum said, the biggest buyer of Afghan coal is Pakistan but Kabul is looking for new markets.