Afghanistan Cricketer Hashmatullah Shahidi Develops HASH50 Beverage Factory in Logar
Afghanistan cricketer Hashmatullah Shahidi is developing a beverage factory in Logar province under the HASH50 brand, with production expected to begin within two months. The project aims to create hundreds of jobs initially, expand employment beyond 1,000 and supply both Afghan and regional markets.
Afghanistan national cricket player Hashmatullah Shahidi is developing a beverage factory in Logar province, with plans to begin production under the HASH50 brand within the next two months.
According to information released about the project, the facility will manufacture mineral water, energy drinks, carbonated beverages and non-carbonated drinks.
The investment marks Shahidi's involvement in manufacturing beyond his international cricket career, with the project targeting both domestic consumption and regional markets.
The factory is expected to provide employment opportunities for hundreds of people during its initial phase. As production expands, the project aims to increase its workforce to more than 1,000 employees.
These employment figures are projections, and the number of jobs created will depend on the factory's operational development.
The project also includes plans to export HASH50 products to countries in the region, although specific destinations and export agreements have not been announced.
Earlier reporting had identified Shahidi's involvement in a beverage-production investment in Logar. In August 2025, Salam Watandar reported that provincial industry and commerce officials had issued a licence for a project associated with the cricketer to produce purified water and non-alcoholic beverages.
The latest information identifies HASH50 as the proposed commercial brand and outlines a wider product range, an anticipated production timeline and plans for employment and exports.
The factory's exact opening date, production capacity and confirmed export destinations have not been specified.
If the project begins commercial operations as planned, it could contribute to local manufacturing and provide new employment opportunities in Logar.
For Shahidi, the venture represents an investment outside professional cricket, linking one of Afghanistan's established international players with the country's developing beverage industry.
