Panjshir Emerald Trade Attracts International Gem Buyers as Local Extraction Expands
Panjshir, Afghanistan — Global interest in rare Afghan gemstones continues to accelerate as official government mineral auctions record high international participation in the Panjshir Valley. State administrative offices in Panjshir province report that regular commercial bidding sessions have drawn private collectors, commercial jewelers, and gemstone merchants from regional and overseas markets, eager to acquire high-grade