Afghanistan: Nearly 72,000 Carats of Panjshir Emeralds Sold This Year

Aug 23, 2026 | Bibi Amina Hakimi
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Panjshir emerald is one of Afghanistan’s best-known gemstones, and its extraction has become a source of income and employment in the province in recent years. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum says that since the beginning of 1405, nearly 72,000 carats of Panjshir emeralds have been sold through 11 auctions for more than 101 million afghanis.