A private production company has started manufacturing non-alcoholic beverages and food products for the first time in Farah province.

The head of the company stated that they produce 75,000 beverage packages monthly and plan to begin food production in the near future.

This factory, established recently by a businessman in Farah, was launched with an investment of over $200,000.

However, the lack of electricity remains a major challenge, hindering the factory’s operations.

Jawad Ghafoori, the factory director, urged the Islamic Emirate to address this issue, saying: "Our biggest challenge is electricity. We request the Islamic Emirate provide electricity so that we can continue our production and manufacture our raw and initial materials ourselves."

Some workers at the factory also called on other businessmen to invest within the country to create more job opportunities for young people.

Mohammad Asif, one of the workers, said: "My request to businessmen is to invest in Afghanistan, especially in Farah province."

Rahim Gul, another worker, said: "Now that security has been established, the country’s businessmen should invest so that young people are not forced to leave the country."

Hafiz Shamsulhaq Ajmal, the director of Industry and Commerce in Farah province, stated that efforts are underway to resolve the electricity shortage in the province. 

He explained: "The electricity supply survey from Turkmenistan to Farah has been completed, and in the short term, Farah will benefit from electricity."

According to statistics from the Farah Directorate of Industry and Commerce, more than 40 production factories are currently operating in the province. These factories are engaged in producing food and non-food items, providing livelihoods for hundreds of workers and their families.