SOCIETY — June 21, 2026
Construction work resumes on five dormitories at cost of 90 million Afghanis
Approved by the leader of the Islamic Emirate, the projects are expected to be completed by the end of 1405 solar year and house around 5,000 students.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — 2 min read
The Ministry of Higher Education announced that construction has resumed on the remaining parts of five dormitories and a religious building.
The projects are located in Paktia, Nangarhar, Paktika and Kunar provinces.
They were approved by the leader of the Islamic Emirate at a cost of 90 million Afghanis drawn from the ministry's budget.
Work is scheduled for completion by the end of the solar year 1405.
The facilities are expected to provide housing for about 5,000 students.
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