ECONOMY — April 8, 2026
Inter-Ministerial Investment Committee Discusses Waste-to-Energy Plant, Commercial Market and Agricultural Machinery Projects
The Inter-Ministerial Investment Committee discussed plans for a commercial market and waste-to-energy plant in Kabul, plus tractor and agricultural machinery projects in Kandahar, Herat and Balkh. The proposals were sent for technical and economic review.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — corroborated by Hurriyat — 2 min read
KABUL -- The Inter-Ministerial Investment Committee held a meeting to discuss investment plans for constructing a commercial market and a modern waste-to-electricity factory in Kabul, along with assembly and production of tractors and agricultural machinery in Kandahar, Herat and Balkh provinces.
Both Hurriyat and RTA reported on the discussions, confirming the committee reviewed these projects. Hurriyat specified the commercial market and waste-to-electricity factory for Kabul's first district, while RTA placed the waste-to-energy power plant in Kabul city more generally.
RTA stated the regular meeting took place yesterday, the 18th of Hamal, at the Marble Palace. Hurriyat attributed details to statements from the Prime Minister's Economic Deputy, while RTA cited a press release from the Economic Deputy Office.
The plans have been referred to relevant agencies and departments for technical and economic evaluation, with instructions to report back, as noted by both outlets.
The initiatives aim to boost commercial infrastructure in the capital and support agricultural mechanization in key provinces.
Read the original reporting at RTA →
Reliability assessment
2 independent sources (Hurriyat, RTA) corroborate the core event of the Inter-Ministerial Investment Committee meeting and discussions on the three specified investment plans, with direct attribution to the Economic Deputy/Office.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
An independent web search turned up no separate corroborating reports. Treat the account as single-sourced until more outlets pick it up.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- Inter-Ministerial Investment Committee meeting occurred.
- Plans for commercial market in Kabul's first district discussed.
- Plans for waste-to-energy electricity factory in Kabul discussed.
- Plans for tractors and agricultural machinery production in Kandahar, Herat, and Balkh discussed.
- Plans sent for technical and economic evaluation.
Where reports differ
- Meeting location: Marble Palace (RTA only).
- Date specificity: 'yesterday, 18th Hamal' (RTA) vs. no exact date (Hurriyat).
- Attribution: PM's Economic Deputy statements (Hurriyat) vs. Economic Deputy Office press release (RTA).
- Waste factory location detail: first district (Hurriyat) vs. Kabul city (RTA).
Filed by 2 outlets
RTA
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Hurriyat
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