SOCIETY — June 17, 2026
Over 1,100 returnee families receive residential land plots in six provinces
The latest allocations raise the total number of assisted returnee families to 47,089 nationwide.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — corroborated by Bakhtar News — 2 min read
The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing distributed residential land plots to 1,102 returnee families in Nangarhar, Farah, Helmand, Nimroz, Samangan and Balkh provinces.
Ministry figures showed 401 families received plots in Nangarhar, 235 families in Farah, 270 families in Samangan, 102 families in Balkh, 60 families in Helmand and 34 families in Nimroz.
The distribution raises the total number of beneficiary returnee families to 47,089 nationwide.
The allocations are part of ongoing efforts to support long-term resettlement of returnees.
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Core event corroborated by two independent outlets reporting Ministry of Urban Development and Housing figures with specific provincial breakdowns and cumulative total.
The source language reads straight.
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- Ministry of Urban Development and Housing distributed residential plots to returnee families in Nangarhar, Farah, Helmand, Nimroz, Samangan and Balkh provinces
- 1,102 families received plots in the reported distribution
- Distribution is part of efforts to support returnee resettlement and housing
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Bakhtar News
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