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Taliban Sold More than 56,600 Kilograms of Turquoise From Kunar Mines

The Taliban’s Mines and Petroleum Department in Kunar says it has sold 56,639 kilograms of turquoise extracted from mines in the province for 65 million Afghanis. Mohammad Shirin Haqqani, the head of the Taliban’s Mines and Petroleum Department in Kunar, said the amount of turquoise was sold through an “auction” yesterday (Monday, July 29). He added that the gemstones were sold to local traders. The Taliban’s head of Mines and Petroleum Departme…
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The Taliban’s Mines and Petroleum Department in Kunar says it has sold 56,639 kilograms of turquoise extracted from mines in the province for 65 million Afghanis. Mohammad Shirin Haqqani, the head of the Taliban’s Mines and Petroleum Department in Kunar, said the amount of turquoise was sold through an “auction” yesterday (Monday, July 29). He added that the gemstones were sold to local traders. The Taliban’s head of Mines and Petroleum Departme…

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روزنامه اطلاعات روز broke the news in on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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