POLITICS — April 14, 2026

Justice Minister Urges Greater Seriousness in Reclaiming Usurped Lands

Afghanistan's Justice Minister Sheikh Maulvi Abdul Hakim Shari'i urged technical committees in Ghazni, Paktia, and Nangarhar provinces to show greater seriousness and decisiveness in reclaiming usurped lands while protecting the Sharia system's dignity. The committees reported their achievements and challenges and committed to continued coordinated efforts.

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Justice Minister Urges Greater Seriousness in Reclaiming Usurped Lands
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KABUL (Afghan Verified) -- Afghanistan's Minister of Justice, Sheikh Maulvi Abdul Hakim Shari'i, met with officials from technical committees tasked with preventing land usurpation in Ghazni, Paktia, and Nangarhar provinces.

Shari'i urged the committees to demonstrate greater seriousness and decisiveness in reclaiming usurped lands. He emphasized that every individual and official must protect the dignity of the Sharia system.

The minister instructed the committees to conduct their work with decisiveness, honesty, trustworthiness, sincerity, and for the pleasure of Allah in confronting usurpers.

The technical committees presented reports detailing their achievements and the challenges they have faced. They pledged to maintain serious efforts in coordination with local authorities and departments.

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