Afghanistan’s National Procurement Commission Approves 22 Projects Worth 10.2 Billion Afghanis
The National Procurement Commission, chaired by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Economic Minister of the Taliban’s Prime Ministry, has approved 22 projects with a total value of 10.2 billion Afghanis. Additionally, contracts for two other projects were canceled due to disagreements with the winning companies. The meeting took place on Saturday, 20 February 2026, at the Marble Palace.
A total of 37 projects were on the agenda for review during this meeting. After discussions, besides approving 22 projects, amendments were made to seven projects. For four projects, committees were appointed to negotiate prices with the winning companies and report back to the commission’s leadership.
Two contracts were annulled because the winning companies refused to complete the projects at the agreed prices. It was also decided these projects will be re-tendered through an open bidding process. Another project will also be re-opened for bidding due to the companies’ proposed prices being significantly higher than the initial estimates.
Regarding one specific project, directives were issued for it to be implemented by a designated joint board. Furthermore, one company was referred to the debarment committee due to work violations and complaints from certain departments.
Among the approved and amended projects are the second phase of the Qushtepe Canal, construction of a terminal and parking at Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport in Kandahar, establishment of passenger and cargo terminals in Farah province center, construction of 20 kilometers of road from Aibak to Roy-Dowab in Samangan, and the building of public hospitals in Yawan district of Badakhshan, Dandpatan district of Paktia, and Gulran district of Herat. The completion of remaining electrification and distribution projects in several provinces is also included in this list.
According to the information provided, funding for these projects comes from the Taliban administration. Considering the substantial budget allocated, experts consistently emphasize the importance of transparency in the bidding processes and effective use of public resources, a matter of particular importance given the current economic conditions in the country.
