Kabul Municipality Receives Land for Six Townships to Advance Urban Development

Kabul Municipality has officially taken control of land designated for six townships across four districts in the capital, marking a step toward implementing new urban development initiatives. The transfer was formalized through a signed protocol between the municipality and the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock.

According to municipal officials, the agreement allows the city administration to integrate these areas into broader urban planning frameworks. The designated plots will undergo a series of legal procedures to formally separate them from state-owned property. Once the administrative process is complete, the land will be registered exclusively under the Kabul Municipality’s land bank, ensuring direct oversight for future development projects.

The handover is part of ongoing efforts to expand and modernize residential and infrastructure planning in the capital. By consolidating jurisdiction over the six townships, municipal authorities aim to streamline construction approvals, improve public services, and coordinate zoning regulations more effectively. Officials noted that the legal separation from state property is a necessary step to clarify administrative responsibilities and prevent overlapping jurisdictional claims.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock confirmed the signing of the transfer protocol, emphasizing that the move aligns with broader national directives to optimize land use and support urban growth. Municipal representatives stated that technical teams will begin surveying the transferred plots and drafting development blueprints in the coming weeks. No specific timeline for construction or infrastructure upgrades was provided, but authorities indicated that the registration process will proceed according to established legal frameworks.