A solar car manufacturing company in Balkh province, which began operations six years ago with an investment of over six million dollars, is now facing serious challenges.

The company's officials stated that they have purchased a significant amount of lithium batteries from abroad but have yet to obtain the necessary permits to import them into the country.

According to them, they have produced over 170 cars during this period but have not been able to sell a single one.

Haseebullah Barakzai, the director of the solar car manufacturing company, said, "Amin Noor Manufacturing Company started its operations six years ago with the goal of producing electric cars for the sake of the environment. Since then, we have produced 174 cars. However, due to the non-arrival of lithium batteries, which were being imported from abroad, the current government has not granted permission despite our three requests. Consequently, that section of our company has been technically halted. To continue employing our workers, we have activated the battery production section, where we produce 24 types of batteries ranging from 30 to 220 amps."

Some workers have called on officials in the caretaker government to support the activities of this factory to resume car production.

Qaemdad Naseri, a worker, said, "The batteries we produce here are of very high quality, and our request to the government is to support manufacturing factories so that job opportunities are created for the youth, allowing them to serve their country."

Another worker, Taimoor Shah, said, "We request our government to support us so that our car production section can also be reactivated, enabling more of our compatriots to find work and be engaged here."

Enayatullah, the technical head of the car manufacturing company in Balkh, said, "The cars we import today send money abroad, while we want the money to circulate within the country. The cars we have produced are very economical and can be charged with electricity."

However, the Balkh Directorate of Industry and Trade said that the Islamic Emirate has always strived to create the necessary facilities for investors.

Nasir Ahmad Niazi, Deputy Director of Industry and Trade in Balkh, said: "Once a week, on Mondays, the deputy governor and many other departments visit five factories, note down their problems, review them, and share them with the governor's office and the relevant ministry for resolution. The factory owners are satisfied with this initiative, and many of their requests and challenges have been addressed."

According to the company's officials, if they receive support for the manufacturing of cars and batteries, they can create job opportunities for 500 people.