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Kabul’s metro bus service project to conclude in 1.5 years

The Kabul municipality announced Tuesday that the metro bus service project is expected to be concluded within the next one and a half years. Kabul Mayor Abdullah Habibzai said the first phase of the project will cover 8 kilomters route

Arabic firm to improve Kabul municipality services

Wadsam August 1, 2016

The Kabul municipality signed four contracts on Monday with an Arabic firm, Khateeb and Alami, to improve services of the municipality. The contracts will focus on establishment of bridges and roads, arrangement of transportation services, cleaning and maintenance of Kabul

World Bank Group and Kabul Municipality launch efficient construction permit system

Wadsam July 20, 2016

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has helped Afghanistan’s Kabul Municipality develop a simpler, more efficient construction permit system that has significantly cut red tape and processing times, and increased private investment in the city’s construction sector. The

Kabul mayor vows to expose debtors and land grabbers

Wadsam July 16, 2016

Acting mayor of Kabul vowed to expose debtors and land grabbers in a press conference in Kabul on Saturday. The Kabul Municipality has joined hands with the Ministry of Interior and Attorney General’s Office of Afghanistan to crack down on

Various entities owe up to AFN 2.225bn in taxes to Kabul municipality

Wadsam October 4, 2015

The acting Mayor of Kabul, Abdul Ahad Wahid, said on Saturday that companies, NGOs, ministries and other public institutions owed up to AFN 2.225bn in taxes to the Kabul municipality over the past decade. “The municipality tried different ways to collect

Kabul Municipality inaugurates recreational park

Wadsam November 18, 2013

A recreational park was inaugurated on Monday in Rahman Mina area of Kabul city. According to Pajhwok Afghan News (PAN), the park is constructed over one acre of land at a cost of USD 95,000. The facility consists of football

Dilapidated road a nuisance for Rahman Mina residents in Kabul city

Wadsam August 19, 2013

Residents of Rahman Mina of Kabul city have accused the Municipality of failing to fulfill its promises of construction the main road in the area. A 4-km road in the area connects the Bagrami districts of Kabul with Logar province.

Mafia hindering development projects in Kabul city-Mayor alleges

Wadsam July 19, 2013

Kabul Mayor Mohammad Nawandesh alleged that a group of mafia were involved in impeding the execution of development projects in the capital city of Kabul. The statement was made at a ceremony marking the resumption of work on a 4.5km

Kabul Municipality begins asphalting work of Chehlsitoon Road

Wadsam June 6, 2013

Work on the asphalting of Chehlsitton Road—a 3.3km road from Baagh Chehlsitton in District 7 of Kabul city to Bagh-e-Babur—has official begun. This comes as the residents of the area had repeatedly complained about the delay in the reconstruction of

Kabul municipality reduces the duration of obtaining construction license

Wadsam May 21, 2013

Officials of the Kabul municipality have announced that extensive reforms have simplified the license process for construction in Kabul city. “Before, the license process would last for at least two years and about 600 signatures were needed. This was partly

Construction of a major bridge initiated in Kabul

Wadsam April 8, 2013

A major bridge, 45m long and 54m wide, is going to be built in the 16th police district of Kabul city. Funded by the municipality, the project is aimed to ease traffic congestion in the city. According to Kabul Mayor

Afghan women participate in the tree planting campaign

Wadsam March 27, 2013

Hundreds of women accompanied the Kabul Municipality in the tree plantation campaign held in Kabul. The campaign was launched by the Women Committee of the Afghan Democratic Association. Head of the Committee Mahnaz Malestani said 3000 seedlings were planted from

No recreational parks for families in Kabul city: Kabul residents

Wadsam March 16, 2013

A number of Kabul dwellers complained about lack of recreational parks for families. As the spring season is drawing near, Kabul residents are urging the government to build more public parks. According to some residents, there are only a limited

Reconstruction of Proje Awal Taimani road in the 4th district of Kabul begins

Wadsam March 12, 2013

The 8.3km road in district four of Kabul city is going to be reconstructed, said Kabul Municipality officials. Kabul city’s Municipal Mohammad Younus Nawandish said the 67mn AFN project is funded by the Municipality and local residents. According to Mr.

President Karzai seeks citizens’ participation in making Afghanistan green

Wadsam March 9, 2013

Ahead of the arrival of the new spring season, President Hamid Karzai asked citizens to focus on the growth of vegetables, orchards, forests and agricultural lands. He urged the citizens and farmers to make more efforts in keeping Afghanistan green

Kabul municipality’s revenue increased by 33% this year

Wadsam February 22, 2013

Kabul Municipality announced a 33% increase in its revenue from last year’s. Mayor Mohammad Yonus Nawandish said the revenues, projected to be above 2.55bn AFN, would be spent towards road construction and urban improvements. Kabul residents have long remained dissatisfied

“Kabul residents must assist the municipality with cleaning the city”

Wadsam January 25, 2013

A number of Kabul residents said people must participate in keeping the city clean by assisting the municipality. “Cleanliness is the duty of all our citizens. Our city is our home. In order to protect ourselves from various diseases, we

Kabul municipality’s revenue up by 33pc

Wadsam January 11, 2013

PAN by Zarghona Salehi- The Kabul Municipality’s revenue reached 2.5 billion afghanis ($ 48.6 million) during the first nine months of the current Afghan calendar year, showing a 33 percent hike, an official said on Thursday. In an exclusive interview

French Cultural Institute launches the project of “Kabul 2050-the new face of the capital”

Wadsam December 8, 2012

The French Cultural Institute has launched a new project called “Kabul 2050- the new face of the capital”. The Head of the Institute said the project is put together by students from Kabul universities and Polytechnic, who will be studying

Fuel prices increasing in Afghanistan with the arrival of the winter

Wadsam November 11, 2012

A number of Kabul residents complain about the rising prices of fuel and urge the government to take measures to resolve the issue. The coming winter accompanied by the government’s failure to curb rising fuel prices in the country has

Kabul residents complain about the poor conditions of the roads

Wadsam October 24, 2012

Residents from various regions of Kabul city have complained about the poor conditions of the roads in the city. The residents said that Kabul Municipality has not paid much attention to the conditions of the roads since the past few

Citizen Information Center Brings More Transparency and Accountability to Kabul Municipality

Wadsam October 24, 2012

USAID Press Release-The Kabul Municipality inaugurated today the first Citizen Information Center (CIC) in Afghanistan. The CIC is located within the Kabul municipal offices in downtown Kabul. The CIC was created by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Kabul Municipality collecting fees illegally-ACCI

Wadsam October 4, 2012

Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries deputy chief Khan Jan Alokozai said in a press conference on Thursday that Kabul municipality is acting against the decision of the Council of Ministers and collecting transit fees at Kabul’s gates. The Council

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