Afghanistan Allocates 160,000 Acres for Industrial Park Use

Kabul – 01 May 2025: Industrial park land allocation in Afghanistan has reached 160,000 acres, a major step toward boosting domestic production and investment. Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Ahmadullah Zahid shared this update during an exclusive interview.

He stated that the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has already received 100,000 acres of the allocated industrial park land. The remaining land is in the transfer process. Zahid emphasized the Islamic Emirate’s focus on strengthening industrial zones, with land currently being distributed in eleven provinces, including Kabul.

“So far, about 100,000 acres of land have been transferred to us, and the rest is in process,” Zahid said. “The Islamic Emirate has paid special attention to industrial parks.”

The deputy minister also highlighted improvements in banking and trade relations. Efforts are ongoing to expand economic ties with neighboring and regional countries. He revealed that Afghanistan now hosts around 5,000 industrial factories—an increase of 40 percent over the past three years.

Zahid mentioned, “We now have around 5,000 factories in the country, and relevant agencies such as the National Standards Authority and the Directorate of Food and Medicine are working hard to ensure our products meet international standards.”

He further addressed commercial challenges with Pakistan, noting that Afghanistan’s caretaker government continues to pursue stronger economic cooperation with regional partners. Additionally, he confirmed that Afghanistan is seeking alternative trade routes to reduce reliance on any single neighboring country.

These developments reflect a significant shift in Afghanistan’s economic planning, with a clear focus on industrial growth, land utilization, and regional trade integration.