Fifth Floor

In praise of pine nuts


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Afghanistan’s pine nuts are in demand, with China signing a 5-year deal worth US$2.2 billion. BBC Afghan editor Shoaib Sharifi tells us about the importance of this tiny but valuable nut.

Picture: Pine nut harvest in Afghanistan.

Credit: EPA/Ghulamullah Habibi

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