POLITICS — May 21, 2026
Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs Summons Tourism Companies Over Illegal Work Visas
The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs summoned tourism and pilgrimage companies over illegal black market work visas for Turkey and other countries, securing commitments to end the practice and warning citizens against fraud.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — corroborated by Bakhtar News — 2 min read
The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs summoned representatives of tourism and pilgrimage companies to address complaints about the illegal issuance of work visas on the black market for countries including Turkey.
The ministry obtained written commitments from the company officials to stop the practice, cooperate fully with authorities on complaints, and avoid taking money from people for such visas.
Officials urged citizens not to submit documents or payments to unauthorized parties or fake companies to avoid fraud.
The ministry statement noted the lack of any agreements for sending Afghan workers abroad amid high unemployment. It also mentioned that recent discussions with Russia and Iran on labor migration have not produced results.
Read the original reporting at Amu TV →
Reliability assessment
Two sources corroborate the core event of the ministry summoning companies and obtaining commitments; both report the official announcement with consistent core details and direct attribution to the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs
The source language reads straight.
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Where reports agree
- Ministry summoned tourism and pilgrimage company representatives over illegal work visa issuance for Turkey and other countries
- Written commitments secured from companies to cease taking money for visas, cooperate on complaints, and avoid illegal activities
- Public warning issued to citizens against handing over documents or money to unofficial entities for work visas
Where reports differ
- Amu TV provides additional context on unemployment, lack of bilateral labor agreements, Russia discussions, and Iranian migrant expulsions; Bakhtar News omits these details
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Bakhtar News
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Politics — Taliban, Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, work visas, tourism companies, Afghanistan
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