The extraction of emerald mines has started in the first district of Panjshir province.

According to officials from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum. 750 emerald mines have been registered in Panjshir province. The governor of Panjshir during the inauguration ceremony of the mines said: “The government is striving to improve the livelihoods of the people and is working to implement infrastructure projects for the sake of the people.”