Kabul, Aug. 10 -- The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan has announced the adoption of specific programmes aimed at managing the country's mines in a standardised manner and preventing illegal extraction, TOLO News reported.

Officials from the ministry highlighted that these initiatives focus on creating job opportunities, attracting investment, boosting industry, and moving Afghanistan toward economic self-sufficiency, TOLO News added.

Homayoun Afghan, spokesperson for the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, said, "The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is committed to managing these mines properly to create job opportunities, attract investments, drive economic growth, strengthen Afghanistan's industry as a whole, and lead the c...