POLITICS — June 15, 2026
Over 1.1 million jeribs of pastureland identified in Balkh
The pasturelands have been registered in the national land bank, and the commission is developing solutions for converted areas while extending surveys to additional provinces.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — corroborated by Pajhwok — 2 min read
The Commission for Prevention of Land Usurpation has identified 1,107,652 jeribs of public pastureland across nine districts of Balkh province. The districts are Nahr-e-Shahi, Dehdadi, Marmul, Balkh, Sholgara, Chamtal, Chaharbolak, Kishindeh and Koh-e-Alborz.
Surveys conducted by a commission delegation found that roughly 80 percent of the land, exceeding 890,000 jeribs, remains in its natural condition for grazing. The other 20 percent has been converted to agricultural or residential use.
The pasturelands were confirmed by commission decision and registered in the national land bank. The step follows Article 13 of the Law on Prevention of Land Usurpation, which prohibits encroachment on public rangelands.
The survey team has been assigned to address the converted portions and is extending similar assessments to pasturelands in other provinces.
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Reliability assessment
Two independent outlets report identical core details from the same official Ministry of Justice statement; the verifiable fact is that the MoJ made this announcement regarding the Balkh pastureland survey and registration.
The source language reads straight.
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Where reports agree
- Ministry of Justice statement confirms identification of 1,107,652 jeribs of public pastureland in nine Balkh districts
- 80% remains natural pastureland; 20% converted to other uses
- Lands registered in national land bank after commission decision
- Reference to Article 13 prohibiting encroachment on grazing lands
- District names match with only minor transliteration differences
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Bakhtar News
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Pajhwok
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Politics — Balkh, pastureland, land usurpation, Ministry of Justice, Commission for Prevention of Land Usurpation
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