Slow Progress on New Kabul Project Prompts Calls for Greater Oversight

Infrastructure work on the New Kabul project, designed to house nearly three million people, is progressing slowly after three years. Officials from the implementing company are calling for greater oversight from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan leadership and the Economic Commission to remove obstacles and enable the distribution of around three thousand planned residential units.

The project was supposed to begin distributing residential units this year. However, despite the company's full financial and technical readiness, execution has not followed the operational plan. No significant action has been taken on distributing the approximately three thousand residential units planned for this year.

The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing states that road and infrastructure construction continues in four sections of the city. Daily progress is being made on the Kabul-Bagram road and other infrastructure components. Efforts are focused on completing essential parts before residential construction begins.

Economic experts consider the project important for Afghanistan's economic and social growth. They point to its potential for employment creation and investment opportunities as key benefits for national development.