Commercial Complex in Herat’s Shindand District Completed at Cost of Nearly Twenty Million Afghanis
Construction of a new commercial complex in Shindand district, Herat province, has been completed and officially handed over for public use. The project features 62 three-sided shops, with the initial phase finalized after eight months of continuous work.
Mohammad Yousuf Saeedi, spokesperson for the Herat governor, confirmed the completion and provided detailed financial figures for the development. The construction of the first floor was carried out at a total cost of 19,673,510 Afghanis. According to Saeedi, the facility has now been formally transferred to local vendors and independent business operators.
Provincial officials and community residents have indicated that the new market space is expected to stimulate the regional economy and create additional job opportunities in the district. The commercial center is designed to accommodate various retail and service enterprises, offering a structured environment for daily trade and commerce.
While the ground-level units are now fully operational, development of the complex remains ongoing. Contractors have continued work on the second floor of the building, with construction activities progressing according to the established timeline. Local authorities have stated that the upper-level expansion will further increase the site’s commercial capacity once completed.
The development is part of broader provincial efforts to improve local infrastructure and support economic activity in western Afghanistan. Officials continue to monitor the project’s impact on market accessibility and business growth in Shindand.
Know more about this story?
If you have additional information or believe something is inaccurate, let us know. Your tips help us stay accurate.
Sources (1)
More in Economy
Taliban Auto-Rickshaw Ban in Herat Leaves Thousands of Drivers Unemployed, Locals Say
Women Vendors Report Declining Sales at Kabul’s Badam Bagh Exhibition
Construction Begins on 29-Kilometer Road Linking Kunar and Nuristan Provinces
Coordination Meeting Held on Economic Policy Implementation Framework
ReliableTaliban Auto-Rickshaw Ban in Herat Leaves Thousands of Drivers Unemployed, Locals Say
Four months after the Taliban banned auto-rickshaws from central Herat, local sources report that ongoing confiscations and fines have left approximately 50,000 drivers unemployed and triggered severe financial hardship. Drivers also allege that traffic officers charge a fee to return impounded vehicles.
ReliableWomen Vendors Report Declining Sales at Kabul’s Badam Bagh Exhibition
Women vendors at Kabul’s 34th Badam Bagh exhibition report declining sales due to gender segregation policies, while the Ministry of Economy of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan affirms its continued support for women’s economic participation.
ReliableConstruction Begins on 29-Kilometer Road Linking Kunar and Nuristan Provinces
Construction has begun on a 29-kilometer road linking Kunar and Nuristan provinces, funded by the Islamic Emirate’s development budget at a cost of over 526 million Afghanis. The project includes flood-prevention infrastructure and aims to improve regional connectivity.
ReliableCoordination Meeting Held on Economic Policy Implementation Framework
Government officials convened to establish implementation and reporting frameworks for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s economic policy, emphasizing inter-ministerial coordination and standardized monitoring mechanisms.