POLITICS — March 23, 2026
Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs Begins Inspections of Government Departments Across Afghanistan
Afghanistan's Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs has launched nationwide inspections of government departments and Emirate offices to check employee attendance and performance, following a Prime Minister's Office order. The process aims to improve service quality, discipline and administrative efficiency.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Omid Radio — corroborated by RTA — 2 min read

KABUL (Afghan Verified) -- The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced Monday the start of inspections of government departments in Kabul and the provinces, following an order from the Prime Minister's Office after the small Eid holidays.
According to the ministry's statement on X, as reported by Omid Radio, monitors will examine employee attendance and duty performance to ensure timely services to citizens and prevent delays and obstacles in administrative affairs.
Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA) reported that the inspections, ordered by the Prime Minister's Leadership, cover Emirate offices nationwide and aim to improve work discipline, service quality, transparency and accountability. The process evaluates adherence to regulations, administrative order and responsiveness to public needs, with the goal of creating an efficient and responsive administrative system.
Both outlets cited the ministry in detailing the nationwide scope, focusing on the center and provinces, and the emphasis on boosting administrative efficiency and citizen satisfaction.
Omid Radio specified the inspections began immediately after the end of the small Eid holidays, while RTA provided additional details on strengthening transparency and responsibility in offices.
Read the original reporting at Omid Radio →
Reliability assessment
2 independent outlets corroborate core event of Ministry announcing inspections per PM order, with consistent details on scope and goals; direct attribution to Ministry statements.
The source language reads straight.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs initiated nationwide inspections of government/Emirate offices
- Ordered by Prime Minister's Office/Leadership
- Focus on employee attendance, performance, and service quality
- Aimed at improving administrative efficiency, timeliness, and citizen satisfaction
- Covers center and provinces
Where reports differ
- Omid specifies start 'today, Monday, after small Eid holidays'; RTA does not mention timing or Eid
- RTA details broader scope (adherence to regulations, responsiveness, transparency); Omid more concise on attendance/duty
Filed by 2 outlets
Omid Radio
Originating
Reported straight
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RTA
Reported straight
Reported straight
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Politics — Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Prime Minister's Office, Afghanistan, government inspections, Emirate offices
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