By the order of the Islamic Emirate’s leader, 160,000 jeribs of land have been allocated to industrial parks across the country.
Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi, speaking at the inauguration of a hygiene products factory in Parwan built at a cost of nearly $3 million, stated that 98% of production factories in the country have become operational in the past three years. Currently, 5,000 small and large factories are active nationwide.
“During a recent trip with Sheikh Sahib, 160,000 jeribs of land were allocated for industrial parks,” said the acting minister.
“Currently, more than 30 small and large companies are active in Parwan province, providing direct employment to around 1,000 people,” said Raza Mohammad Yaser, the head of industry and commerce in Parwan.
Parwan’s local officials highlighted the favorable investment opportunities in the province, urging domestic investors to consider Parwan for their ventures.
“I assure you that all necessary facilities for investment are available here. We will not allow anyone to pressure our traders or hinder their investment opportunities,” said Mohammad Idris Anwari, the governor of Parwan.
Mohammad Siddiq Mokhles, the head of Parwan Intelligence, stressed: “Do not invest in neighboring countries; come and invest in your own country.”
Traders and the Chamber of Craftsmen and Shopkeepers called on the caretaker government to support production factories and focus on constructing standard cold storage facilities.
“If the collected funds are used to support the private sector though it falls under the Ministry of Agriculture we recommend the construction of standard cold storage facilities, “said Shireen Agha Sakhi, the head of the Craftsmen and Shopkeepers Association.
Azizullah Aziz, the head of the hygiene products factory in Parwan, said: “In the first phase, $30 million has been invested in this factory, and we are working to increase this amount with plans to produce several other products.”
The factory officials stated that due to the high quality of work, Chinese engineers have been hired, and the facility has directly created jobs for 300 people and indirectly for 1,200 others in Parwan province.