ECONOMY — June 22, 2026
Ittifaq Commercial Market Inaugurated in Zabul Province
The 1.5 million dollar project by investor Nematullah includes 100 shops for carpet trading and was built over one year to foster local economic activities and employment.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — 2 min read

The construction of a new commercial market named Ittifaq has been completed in Klat city, the center of Zabul province. The project, which cost 1.5 million dollars, includes one hundred shops dedicated to the buying and selling of carpets and related goods. The market was built over the course of one year and has now been handed over for operation.
Private investor Nematullah, who undertook the project, stated that the market was constructed to develop the local market, create job opportunities, and strengthen commercial activities in the region. His comments highlight the goals behind the investment in the province.
Klat municipality officials have also commented on the inauguration of the market. They described the project as an important step for economic growth. The officials further stated that they will provide facilities to support private sector investment. They pointed out that private sector investment has increased in Afghanistan in recent years. Such investments play an important role in employment and economic growth, they added.
The opening of the Ittifaq market represents one of the recent efforts by private investors in Zabul province. The facility is expected to contribute to local trading activities centered around carpet commerce. Officials have expressed their commitment to facilitating more such projects in the future.
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