In Ghor Province, small business owners buckle under economic strain

In Ghor Province, small business owners buckle under economic strain

In the highlands of central Afghanistan, small business owners in Ghor Province say economic hardship has brought local commerce to near collapse, describing a level of downturn unseen in years. Shopkeepers and laborers in the province cite widespread poverty and a sharp drop in consumer purchasing power as primary drivers of the economic slowdown. With few job opportunities and minimal income, residents say they are struggling to meet even the …