Authorities say the Baghlan textile factory is set to resume full operations, marking a significant step in efforts to revive domestic industry and reduce reliance on imports.
During a recent visit to Baghlan province, Mawlawi Abdul Hamid Akhundzada, CEO of the Afghanistan Textile Enterprise, said that 80 percent of the Pul-e-Khumri facility has already been rehabilitated. The factory has restarted production of fabrics, yarn, and ropes, while work continues on restoring the remaining units.
According to Akhundzada, factory personnel have repaired much of the machinery and infrastructure, and plans are underway to install a new turbine at the textile dam to secure a stable electricity supply for operations.
Baghlan Governor Mawlawi Abdul Rahman Haqqani added that since the Islamic Emirate’s return to power in 2021, several parts of the plant have gradually been brought back online as part of a broader campaign to revitalize national industries.
Local residents have welcomed the initiative, describing the factory’s revival as an important step toward economic self-reliance. They also called for the reactivation of other key facilities in the region, including the Baghlan silo and the Spinzar company.
