Taliban Approves New Housing Project for Returnee Refugees in Kabul’s Khak-e-Jabar District

The Taliban’s Ministry of Urban Development and Housing has announced the finalization and signing of a detailed plan for a new residential township designated for returnee refugees in Khak-e-Jabar district of Kabul province. According to the ministry, the township is designed to provide permanent housing and essential services to returning displaced populations.

Published information indicates that a total of 4,652 land plots have been allocated within the township, intended for distribution to needy families and returnee refugees. The Taliban administration stated that the distribution process will be conducted in an “orderly and transparent” manner—an important commitment given previous criticisms regarding the allocation of land and resources, highlighting the need for clear oversight and accountability.

Maulvi Najibullah Hayat Haqqani, the acting head of the ministry, affirmed the Taliban’s commitment to ensuring that returnee refugees have access to shelter, basic services, and a decent quality of life, enabling them to live in a safe and standard environment.

Details of the plan include, in addition to residential areas, a network of standard roads, mosques, schools, health centers, commercial markets, green spaces, a sanitary water supply system, electricity, and other public infrastructure. However, specific information about the start date of construction, allocated budget, and funding sources for the project remains unavailable.

Khak-e-Jabar district, located southeast of Kabul city, has recently become a focal point for new township development initiatives. If implemented effectively and transparently, this project could alleviate some of the housing challenges faced by returning refugees.