POLITICS — February 14, 2026
Taliban declares nearly 2,000 jeribs of land in Ghazni township as government property
Taliban Ministry of Justice says its commission identified 1,730 jeribs of land in Ghazni's Sultan Mahmoud Ghaznavi Township as government property, with 915 jeribs previously occupied.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Afghanistan International — corroborated by Pajhwok and Khaama Press — 2 min read
The Taliban Ministry of Justice announced that its High Commission for Land Retrieval has identified approximately 1,730 jeribs of land in Sultan Mahmoud Ghaznavi Township in Ghazni province as government property. The ministry stated that 915 jeribs of this land were occupied in the fifth district of Ghazni city.
In a press release issued on Saturday, 25 Dalo, the ministry said the land was retrieved following a ruling by a special court handling cases of usurped properties. It emphasized that the process of examining, identifying, and reclaiming government lands across the country is proceeding intensely.
The announcement aligns with ongoing efforts by Taliban authorities to recover state-owned properties.
Read the original reporting at Afghanistan International →
Reliability assessment
Key facts corroborated by multiple independent outlets (Afghanistan International, Pajhwok, Khaama Press) reporting the Taliban Ministry of Justice's official press release with direct attribution, specific details on land area (1,730 jeribs total, 915 previously occupied), location (Sultan Mahmoud Ghaznavi Township, Ghazni), and court ruling.
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Afghanistan International
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Khaama Press
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Politics — Taliban, Ghazni, land reclamation, Ministry of Justice, Sultan Mahmoud Ghaznavi
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