ECONOMY — May 13, 2026

Ghazni Municipality Launches 22 Development Projects Worth 619 Million Afghanis

The Ghazni Municipality has launched 22 infrastructure and development projects for the solar year 1405, totaling 619 million Afghanis.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News2 min read

Ghazni Municipality Launches 22 Development Projects Worth 619 Million Afghanis
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The Ghazni Municipality has initiated 22 development, construction, and service projects for the solar year 1405, with a total budget of 619 million Afghanis.

Mawlawi Abu Muhammad Thabit, the Mayor of Ghazni, stated that the planned works include the expansion of the Kabul-Kandahar highway, asphalt paving, and the construction of walls and culverts. The initiatives also focus on urban order activities and the creation of parks and green spaces to improve the city's environment.

As part of the current efforts, modern lighting is being installed at key city gates, intersections, and other public areas.

The Mayor further noted that the municipality successfully implemented and handed over 28 projects during the previous year.

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Reliability assessment

The information is based on direct, on-record attribution to a named public official (the Mayor of Ghazni, Mawlawi Abu Muhammad Thabit) providing specific figures and project details.

The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Bakhtar News: The phrase 'transformed into a standard and developed city' is advocacy phrasing that presents a desired outcome as a factual certainty.

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