Afghan women are considered to have strong nerves both physically and mentally as forty years of hardships and revolutions have taught them to stand on their own feet and solve their own problems. They excel at carpet-weaving, have cottage industries set up and are doing massive work with meager facilities. The governments in Afghanistan and Pakistan should facilitate and promote women-run businesses so women can play a greater role in the economy. At present, such steps can prove crucial and momentous for Afghanistan while the country faces a severe economic crisis.