Special Court Declares Over 12,500 Jeribs of Land in Khost as Islamic Emirate Property

The Ministry of Justice of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan announced that a special court has officially designated 12,505 jeribs of land in Khost province as Emirate property. The ruling applies to tracts located in the Mandozai Sahra area across the Ismailkhel and Mandozai districts.

According to ministry statements, the case was referred to the special court under Article 17 of the land usurpation prevention law after private ownership claims were filed. Following an examination of cadastral records, the court determined the land is uncultivated and formally registered to the state. The judiciary subsequently directed the Commission for Prevention of Land Usurpation to execute the ruling and complete all required legal formalities.

While three outlets reported the figure in jeribs, another source cited the equivalent of approximately 6,250 acres, reflecting a standard unit conversion rather than a discrepancy in the underlying measurement. The decision is part of a wider administrative initiative to identify, verify, and recover state-held territories nationwide.

Authorities indicated that the relevant commission will now manage the administrative transfer and ensure compliance with the court’s directive. Officials emphasized that the process follows established property registration frameworks and aims to resolve longstanding ownership disputes in the region through formal legal channels.