A petroleum refining factory named “Afghan Yasini Oil,” with a capacity to refine 600 tons of oil per day, has started operations in Balkh.
The officials of this factory say that it has been built on 50 acres of land with a total cost of $50 million, providing employment opportunities for more than 100 people.
The governor of Balkh, Alhaj Mohammad Yousuf Wafa, stated that now is the best time for reconstruction and investment in the country, and the Islamic Emirate is striving to lead the country towards progress.