In brief
A new tube‑producing plant has opened in Herat province, Afghan investment of $5 million producing 5,000 tubes for motorbikes, rickshaws and bicycles, with plans to expand to larger vehicle tubes. The owner says the factory will soon produce tubes for larger vehicles, while local commerce officials see the project as a job‑creator and economic stimulus.
A new tube‑producing plant has opened in Afghanistan's western Herat province, a first for the country.
The Radio and Television of Afghanistan (RTA) first reported the opening on Wednesday, noting the facility’s 5 million‑USD investment.
The Herat‑based factory is currently producing 5,000 tubes that fit motorcycles, rickshaws and bicycles, the plant’s owner, Abdul Ahad Sadat, confirmed.
According to Sadat, the factory will soon begin producing tubes for larger vehicles, marking a step toward expanding its product line.
Mawlawi Bashir Ahmad Sirat, head of the provincial Chamber of Commerce and Industries, told reporters that establishing such factories would create job opportunities and help Afghanistan rebuild its post‑war economy.
