THE VOICE OF PRIVATE SECTOR

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During a meeting, the Helmand Governor Alhaj Mowlavi Abdul Rahman "Muslim Kunduzai," accompanied by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Mowlavi Ahmadullah "Zahed" and his delegation, the Director of Industry and Trade Qari Mohammad Naseem "Abdul Rahman," Helmand Chamber of Commerce President Alhaj Ghulam Yahya "Pashtun," Helmand Chamber of Industries and Mines President Haji Rahmatullah "Nazari," and numerous traders participated.

The purpose of this meeting was to promote economic growth, encourage investors, and find solutions to the challenges facing the private sector.

The heads of the Chambers of Commerce, Industries and Mines, along with many other traders and industrialists, spoke in turn, sharing their problems and putting forward several proposals including land allocation near the Lashkargah crossroads for the national industrial park, providing facilities for factory construction, building roads in the industrial park, initiating work, and ensuring continuous electricity supply.

According to them, within this industrial park, our traders will activate factories producing textiles, wire, syrilac, flour mills, solar lanterns, oils, pipes, medicines, and various other factories, creating employment opportunities for thousands of unemployed individuals.

The Helmand Governor, during the meeting, expressed great pride in meeting with traders and emphasized that for the prosperity and development of the province, the establishment of this industrial park will save our youth from dependence on foreign countries and provide them job opportunities domestically.

He called upon all traders to join hands in brotherhood and sincerely contribute to the reconstruction and development of the country. He stressed that various factories should be activated in this industrial park so that Afghanistan can become developed and self-reliant.

The Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade said that this is not only a major step for the people of Helmand but for the entire country. All traders should invest here in harmony, and he also urged Afghan traders residing abroad to take advantage of the assured security and invest.

He described Helmand as one of the largest provinces in terms of population and area and said that Helmand is a major agricultural province in the country that has historically exported to other provinces, and now it is necessary for this province to shine again in this area.

It is noteworthy that currently more than 150 different factories exist in this province, employing thousands of people.

Yesterday, in the Washir district of Helmand province, near the Kandahar–Herat highway, the foundation stone was laid for the first phase of the township for returnees during a special ceremony.

Present at the ceremony were: the Administrative Deputy of the Prime Minister’s Office and Head of the High Commission for Refugee Affairs, Al-Haj Mullah Abdul Salam Hanafi; Acting Minister of Urban Development and Housing, Al-Haj Mullah Hamdullah Noomani; Deputy Governor of Helmand, Al-Haj Mullah Mohammad Nabi Hamas; Police Chief, Al-Haj Mullah Aminullah Zubair; Deputy Head of Intelligence, Al-Haj Maulawi Masoomi; First Deputy of the Helmand Chamber of Commerce and Investment, Al-Haj Atta Mohammad Akhlaqi; Board members Haji Mohammad Rahim Amin and Haji Sher Agha Sadat; and officials from the departments of Urban Development and Housing, Refugees, Agriculture, Red Crescent, Industry and Commerce, and others. Also present were the Deputy Head of the Economy Department, Deputy District Governor and Police Chief of Gereshk, Intelligence Chief, Deputy of the Ulema Council, as well as several traders, industrialists, citizens, returnees, and Mujahideen.

This township is being built on 10,000 jeribs of land, and yesterday, the foundation stone was laid for its first phase, covering 5,000 jeribs.

In his speech, the Deputy Governor welcomed the guests, called the township an important step in reconstruction, thanked the elders, congratulated the returnees, and promised full cooperation.

The Administrative Deputy of the Prime Minister stated that millions of Afghans migrated not for material benefit or business, but for the defense of religion, homeland, and values.

He added that now, with the sacrifices of the people and the blessing of Allah, an independent Islamic system rules the country. The leadership and officials are working to provide facilities in the areas of economy, education, health, and others.

He said that six committees of the High Commission provide urgent and essential services to returnees, and six others are working on reintegration, employment, permanent settlement, and housing.

He stated that all primary facilities are included in the township plan and will be distributed to eligible returnees.

The township, built on 10,000 jeribs of land in the Shorab desert near Washir district, includes in its first phase: 3 large mosques, 18 small mosques, 30 madrasas and schools, 8 clinics, 5 hospitals, markets, and other necessary facilities.

The Minister of Urban Development referred to the past four decades of Soviet invasion, civil war, and Western occupation, saying that Afghans have endured sacrifices, martyrdom, migration, and many hardships. Now is the time for people to breathe easily and live peacefully in their homeland.

He also explained the responsibilities of officials, the people, and returnees, and encouraged everyone to work together for building the country.

At the end, property documents were handed over to six returnees by the Administrative Deputy of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Urban Development, and the Deputy Governor of Helmand. The foundation stone was laid, and the ceremony concluded with a prayer.

Date: 1446/12/1
1404/3/8

On Sunday, the Deputy Director of the Helmand Chamber of Commerce and Investment, Mr. Haji Ata Mohammad Akhlaqi, along with board members Haji Mohammad Rahim Amin, Haji Abdul Qadir Popal, Haji Ahmad Shah Khan Wissal, Haji Mohammad Naseem Raufi, Haji Ahmad Jan Mohammadi, the Head of the Helmand Union of Money Exchangers Haji Ahmad Shah Madani, his deputy Haji Mohammad Asif Noorani, Deputy of the Helmand Chamber of Industries and Mines Haji Saleh Mohammad Sanzhar, and the Head of the Conflict Resolution Commission Haji Qudratullah Kakar, along with several national traders and industrialists, held a working and friendly meeting with the new manager of the Islamic Bank of Afghanistan in Helmand province, Mr. Qari Mohammad Lal Hewadmal.

During the meeting, Mr. Hewadmal was warmly welcomed, and his appointment was considered a positive step toward improving financial services in Helmand. Mr. Akhlaqi expressed happiness about the new appointment and assured full cooperation. He emphasized that coordination between the private sector and financial institutions can open new economic opportunities and developments for the province.

Mr. Hewadmal, in turn, thanked the leadership team and business representatives for their support and expressed hope for ongoing cooperation with local entrepreneurs, traders, and investors. He stated that the Islamic Bank of Afghanistan would provide transparent, effective, and accessible banking services based on Islamic principles.