Local officials in Paktia say that due to the unprecedented rise in the price of wood in some provinces, the restriction on transporting wood from Paktia to other provinces has been lifted for 10 days.

Noorullah Mumtaz, the head of the Paktia governor's office, said: "The registered wood that had been left in stockyards for a long time, while people waited, was documented by a committee sent by the governor’s office. The registered wood was then allowed to be transported to other provinces."

Ajmal Wahidi, a member of the Timber Traders Union, said: "This is a good step. The Islamic Emirate has made a favorable decision for the people of Kabul, which provides significant relief."

Meanwhile, some traders in Paktia argue that the 10-day period for wood transportation to other provinces is insufficient and have called on officials to extend the duration.

Sakhi Jan, a trader, said: "Our vehicles remain in stockyards for five nights alone. Ten days is not enough, and in this time, we cannot reach our destinations."

At the same time, residents of the capital have complained about the high prices of oak wood and have urged the Islamic Emirate to address this issue.

Shirzad, a wood seller, said: "The roads are blocked, and the price of seven kilograms of oak wood has reached 170 Afghanis."

Abdulhai, a Kabul resident, said: "Wood that can be cut without harming the beauty of forests should be allowed to reach the market so that the price of wood decreases."

Meanwhile, the price of 560 kilograms of oak wood, which was 9,000 Afghanis last year, has increased to about 14,000 Afghanis this year in the capital's markets.