KABUL (Ariana News): The leader of the Islamic Emirate has formally approved a new law regulating contracts between ministries and government agencies, marking a significant step toward strengthening transparency in public procurement. The legislation explicitly bans contracts with companies owned by, or affiliated with, officials of the Islamic Emirate.
According to the Ministry of Justice, the law provides a clear legal framework for government contracting. It aims to safeguard public assets, ensure the purchase of quality goods at fair prices, regulate repair costs, and prioritize dealings with reliable and trustworthy companies and traders.
Economic analysts say the measure could expand opportunities for private investors while reinforcing fairness in the contracting process. By preventing conflicts of interest, they argue, the law may help restore confidence among both local businesses and the wider public.
The law, titled Contracts of Ministries and Government Departments, consists of a preamble, two chapters, four sections, and forty articles. It was officially published in the government gazette following the leader’s endorsement.
