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flag Afghanistan’s record pine nut harvest failed to lift incomes due to low pay and falling prices, worsening poverty and inequality.

flag Afghanistan’s eastern provinces have seen a record pine nut harvest, triple the previous year’s yield due to favorable weather and timely monsoon rains. flag Despite the abundance, workers including women like Zharghona earn just $3 to $4.45 per day, and falling prices have diminished the economic benefit. flag Over 100,000 people rely on seasonal labor for income, but the surge in supply has overwhelmed markets, highlighting ongoing poverty, gender disparities, and economic instability in post-conflict regions.

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