HERAT, Afghanistan, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) — On a dusty saffron farm in Afghanistan’s western Herat province, Nafisa, a 55-year-old woman, carefully gathers saffron flowers. For her, this seasonal work provides a vital lifeline.
“I earn between 150 afghani (2.20 U.S. dollars) and 180 afghani (2.64 U.S. dollars) daily from working on the saffron farm. It helps me cover my basic needs and sustain my daily life,” she sa