The National Procurement Commission Approves and Amends 21 Projects Worth Approximately 18 Billion Afghanis

Under the leadership of the Deputy PM for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, a regular meeting of the National Procurement Commission was held today, May 6, 2025, at the Marmarin Palace. According to the agenda, 27 projects were presented for approval during the session. After discussion, 18 projects were amended, three were approved, and three were canceled. Additionally, committees were assigned responsibilities regarding three projects to negotiate prices with the winning companies and submit their reports to the leadership of the NPC.

The NPC has disqualified "Afghan Gandamak Company" for two years and "Rafi Khalid Trading Company" for six months from participating in any projects due to violations. These companies had won two projects after reaching agreements with the respective ministries and agencies, and the NPC had approved them. However, they later withdrew from implementing and completing the projects under the agreed prices and procurement terms, causing delays in national projects.

Among the amended and approved projects are a section of the Qosh Tepa Canal, the Shaflogh Dam in Chenartu District of Uruzgan Province, the first lot of the Naher-e-Saraj Canal in Sangin District of Helmand Province, the second segment of the Kandahar–Spin Boldak Road, required equipment for electricity projects in various provinces, and the provision of high-quality telecommunications and internet services in remote areas. The total cost of these projects amounts to approximately 18 billion Afghanis, funded by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.