ECONOMY — February 17, 2026
Islamic Emirate Allocates 100 Jeribs of Land for Export Processing Center in Kabul
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce received 100 jeribs of land in Kabul for an export processing center, per a decree from the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. The facility aims to boost exports, improve product quality, and create jobs.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — corroborated by Pajhwok — 2 min read

KABUL — The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has received 100 jeribs of land for the establishment of a standard export processing center in Kabul.
The ministry's press office announced the allocation on Monday. Mawlavi Shahabuddin Saqib, Deputy Minister of Commerce, accepted the land from Qari Hujatullah Abbas, Head of the Kabul Zone of the Ministry of Public Works. The handover was conducted based on a decree from the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
The planned center will handle the processing, packaging, and preparation of export products. Officials stated it aims to enhance exports, improve the quality of domestic goods, and provide better facilities for traders.
Furthermore, the center is expected to create job opportunities for local citizens and ensure a more organized and standardized export process.
Initial survey work and project stages have been completed, with construction of the surrounding wall set to begin shortly.
Read the original reporting at Bakhtar News →
Reliability assessment
Key facts corroborated by multiple outlets (Bakhtar News, Pajhwok), including official ministry press office announcement with named officials (Mawlavi Shahabuddin Saqib, Qari Hujatullah Abbas) and direct attribution to a Supreme Leader decree for the land handover.
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Economy — Kabul, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Export Processing Center, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Mawlavi Shahabuddin Saqib
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