Private sector officials in Herat Province are concerned about the Taliban’s extortions from investors and craftsmen in the province.

They say gunmen and Taliban collect money each month from industry workers and craftsmen in Herat city.

Meanwhile, security officials in Herat speak of security for the private sector in the province.

The Taliban admit they are charging tariffs on goods imported from outside the country, but dispute amounts claimed.

In this episode host Zarmina Mohammadi discusses the topic with Jelani Farhad, spokesman for Herat governor.