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AFGHANISTAN-PAKTIA-PINE NUTS-CHINA-TRADE

(240623) -- PAKTIA, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows packed pine nuts at a pine nut processing factory in Paktia province, east Afghanistan. Once primarily used as a home-heating fuel, pine trees in eastern Afghanistan have become a cash cow for local villagers, with an average annual export of 5,000 tonnes of pine nuts, mostly destined for neighboring China. TO GO WITH "Afghans crack open opportunity from China-bound pine nut trade" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-PAKTIA-PINE NUTS-CHINA-TRADE

(240623) -- PAKTIA, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members pack pine nuts at a pine nut processing factory in Paktia province, east Afghanistan, June 20, 2024. Once primarily used as a home-heating fuel, pine trees in eastern Afghanistan have become a cash cow for local villagers, with an average annual export of 5,000 tonnes of pine nuts, mostly destined for neighboring China. TO GO WITH "Afghans crack open opportunity from China-bound pine nut trade" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-PAKTIA-PINE NUTS-CHINA-TRADE

(240623) -- PAKTIA, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A person presents a seeded pine cone at a pine nut processing factory in Paktia province, east Afghanistan, June 20, 2024. Once primarily used as a home-heating fuel, pine trees in eastern Afghanistan have become a cash cow for local villagers, with an average annual export of 5,000 tonnes of pine nuts, mostly destined for neighboring China. TO GO WITH "Afghans crack open opportunity from China-bound pine nut trade" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-PAKTIA-PINE NUTS-CHINA-TRADE

(240623) -- PAKTIA, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows pine trees in Paktia province, east Afghanistan. Once primarily used as a home-heating fuel, pine trees in eastern Afghanistan have become a cash cow for local villagers, with an average annual export of 5,000 tonnes of pine nuts, mostly destined for neighboring China. TO GO WITH "Afghans crack open opportunity from China-bound pine nut trade" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-PAKTIA-PINE NUTS-CHINA-TRADE

(240623) -- PAKTIA, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A person presents pine nuts at a pine nut processing factory in Paktia province, east Afghanistan, June 20, 2024. Once primarily used as a home-heating fuel, pine trees in eastern Afghanistan have become a cash cow for local villagers, with an average annual export of 5,000 tonnes of pine nuts, mostly destined for neighboring China. TO GO WITH "Afghans crack open opportunity from China-bound pine nut trade" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-PAKTIA-PINE NUTS-CHINA-TRADE

(240623) -- PAKTIA, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows pine trees in Paktia province, east Afghanistan. Once primarily used as a home-heating fuel, pine trees in eastern Afghanistan have become a cash cow for local villagers, with an average annual export of 5,000 tonnes of pine nuts, mostly destined for neighboring China. TO GO WITH "Afghans crack open opportunity from China-bound pine nut trade" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-PAKTIA-PINE NUTS-CHINA-TRADE

(240623) -- PAKTIA, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members pack pine nuts at a pine nut processing factory in Paktia province, east Afghanistan, June 20, 2024. Once primarily used as a home-heating fuel, pine trees in eastern Afghanistan have become a cash cow for local villagers, with an average annual export of 5,000 tonnes of pine nuts, mostly destined for neighboring China. TO GO WITH "Afghans crack open opportunity from China-bound pine nut trade" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-PAKTIA-PINE NUTS-CHINA-TRADE

(240623) -- PAKTIA, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows packed pine nuts at a pine nut processing factory in Paktia province, east Afghanistan. Once primarily used as a home-heating fuel, pine trees in eastern Afghanistan have become a cash cow for local villagers, with an average annual export of 5,000 tonnes of pine nuts, mostly destined for neighboring China. TO GO WITH "Afghans crack open opportunity from China-bound pine nut trade" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-PAKTIA-PINE NUTS-CHINA-TRADE

(240623) -- PAKTIA, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A person presents a seeded pine cone at a pine nut processing factory in Paktia province, east Afghanistan, June 20, 2024. Once primarily used as a home-heating fuel, pine trees in eastern Afghanistan have become a cash cow for local villagers, with an average annual export of 5,000 tonnes of pine nuts, mostly destined for neighboring China. TO GO WITH "Afghans crack open opportunity from China-bound pine nut trade" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-PAKTIA-PINE NUTS-CHINA-TRADE

(240623) -- PAKTIA, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A person presents pine nuts at a pine nut processing factory in Paktia province, east Afghanistan, June 20, 2024. Once primarily used as a home-heating fuel, pine trees in eastern Afghanistan have become a cash cow for local villagers, with an average annual export of 5,000 tonnes of pine nuts, mostly destined for neighboring China. TO GO WITH "Afghans crack open opportunity from China-bound pine nut trade" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-PAKTIA-HASHISH-DEMOLISHED

(230925) -- PAKTIA, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Afghan police officers destroy hashish in Paktia province, Afghanistan, Sept. 23, 2023. The counter-narcotics police have smashed 3,060 acres of hashish in east Afghanistan's Paktia province, an official said on Sunday. (Photo by Yusuf Mangal/Xinhua)

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Kabul Zoo, a popular place among war-weary Afghans for pastime

STORY: Kabul Zoo, a popular place among war-weary Afghans for pastime DATELINE: June 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:34 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1.various of the Kabul Zoo 2.SOUNDBITE 1 (Pashto): SALEH JAN ZAZAI, Visitor 3.SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): NAJIBULLAH NAZARI, Zoo official 4.SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): MORTEZA, Teen visitor STORYLINE: Situated along the bank of Kabul river, Kabul Zoo, home to hundreds of different animals and colorful birds, is a popular recreational place that is full of visitors every day. Hundreds of war-weary Afghans tour the zoo to enjoy their leisure time. Coming from the eastern Paktia province along with two of his children, Saleh Jan Zazai, 45, believed that peaceful environment encourages people to travel around the country and enjoy life. SOUNDBITE 1 (Pashto): SALEH JAN ZAZAI, Visitor "I came to Kabul Zoo for pastime and have fun here in contact with animals. Nowadays we have peaceful environment and we can walk, sit with friends and have fun in this recreational place

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Taliban Fighters - Afghanistan

Photo dated August 14, 2021 of Taliban prisoners released by Taliban fighters from Paktika Central Prison. Gardez, the capital of Paktia province. Afghanistan. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Fighters - Afghanistan

Photo dated August 14, 2021 of Taliban prisoners released by Taliban fighters from Paktika Central Prison. Gardez, the capital of Paktia province. Afghanistan. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Fighters - Afghanistan

Photo dated August 14, 2021 of Taliban prisoners released by Taliban fighters from Paktika Central Prison. Gardez, the capital of Paktia province. Afghanistan. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Fighters - Afghanistan

Photo dated August 14, 2021 of Taliban prisoners released by Taliban fighters from Paktika Central Prison. Gardez, the capital of Paktia province. Afghanistan. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM