ECONOMY — February 19, 2026
Over 3,600 Returning Families in Three Provinces to Receive Cash and Wheat Assistance
The Islamic Emirate has initiated distribution of cash and wheat aid to 3,600 returning migrant families in Parwan, Kapisa, and Uruzgan provinces, providing 250 kg of wheat and 5,000 Afghanis per family.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — 2 min read
The distribution of cash assistance and wheat to 3,600 migrant families in Parwan, Kapisa, and Uruzgan provinces has begun under the guidance of the Amir al-Mu'minin, carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock.
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation stated that each family returning from Iran and Pakistan receives 250 kilograms of wheat (five boji) and 5,000 Afghanis in cash, in line with special instructions from the leader of the Islamic Emirate.
Returning Afghan migrants expressed satisfaction with the aid, noting that it addresses part of their families' basic needs.
The primary objective of the Islamic Emirate's program is to support repatriated families, alleviate their economic difficulties, and facilitate suitable living conditions upon return.
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Single source (RTA) provides direct attribution to named ministries (Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock; Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation) with concrete, checkable details including exact numbers (3,600 families, 250 kg wheat, 5,000 AFN), specific provinces, and program goals; not high-stakes or volatile.
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