POLITICS — May 8, 2026
Central Zone Provincial Officials Hold Coordination Meeting in Kabul
Provincial officials from Afghanistan’s central zone met in Kabul to coordinate on implementing leadership directives, focusing on narcotics control, urban management, security assessments, and traffic safety.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — 2 min read

Provincial officials representing the central zone of Afghanistan convened in Kabul for a coordination meeting focused on regional governance and security priorities. The gathering brought together administrative leaders to align on the implementation of recent directives issued by the Amir al-Mu'minin.
A statement from the media office of the Kabul provincial governor indicated that the primary agenda centered on strengthening administrative coordination across the region. Officials discussed strategies to curb the cultivation and trafficking of narcotics, a persistent challenge in several provinces. The meeting also addressed measures to improve urban order and streamline municipal operations in major population centers.
Security assessments formed another key component of the discussions. Participants reviewed current stability conditions across the central zone and evaluated existing protocols for maintaining public safety. In addition to security and narcotics control, the officials prioritized road safety initiatives aimed at reducing traffic incidents. Representatives examined data on recent accidents and outlined plans for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and improved infrastructure maintenance.
The provincial governor’s media office confirmed that all attendees committed to executing the outlined directives in their respective jurisdictions. The coordination meeting concluded with agreements to establish regular follow-up mechanisms to monitor progress on narcotics interdiction, urban management, and traffic safety. Officials emphasized that sustained cooperation between provincial administrations is essential for implementing the leadership’s broader policy objectives across the central region.
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