ECONOMY — June 21, 2026

Construction of underground commercial market begins in Ghazni

The private-sector project on 407 square meters of land will include 700 shops and create direct and indirect jobs for 3,000 people when completed in two years.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hurriyat2 min read

Construction of underground commercial market begins in Ghazni
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Local officials in Ghazni province have launched construction of an underground commercial market costing 309 million afghanis on 407 square meters of land. The private-sector project will include 700 shops.

Construction work will be completed within two years. The project will create direct and indirect jobs for 3,000 people.

Local officials in Ghazni province have launched construction of an underground commercial market costing 309 million afghanis on 407 square meters of land. The private-sector project will include 700 shops. Construction work will be completed within two years. The project will create direct and indirect jobs for 3,000 people.

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