Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Interior

During a press conference hosted at the Government Media and Information Center, representatives from the Ministry of Interior Affairs unveiled their annual performance review.

 

They underscored that all operations within the Ministry of Interior Affairs are now strategically coordinated and structured in accordance with a comprehensive strategic blueprint.

 

They highlighted the swift and efficient implementation of decrees from the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate, court verdicts, and directives from the Ministry’s leadership to reinforce national security and maintain public order.

 

Afghanistan has achieved nationwide security for the first time in four decades, enabling citizens to reside in a safe environment and travel to provinces without security apprehensions.

 

Thanks to the diligent efforts of the nation’s security forces, the country has witnessed a 30% decrease in crime rates. Security forces conducted 250 operations against kidnappers, resulting in the arrest of 76 individuals and the elimination of 34 others during confrontations.

 

The Ministry officials reported successful security measures at significant religious, national, and ceremonial gatherings, ensuring the public could participate without security concerns.

 

Key achievements over the past year included protecting economic and developmental projects, facilitating investments, assessing and registering borders, enhancing public services, and promoting balanced development. Notably, the national police safeguarded 70 infrastructure projects successfully.

 

Substantial strides were made to professionalize and fortify the security forces, with enhancements to national police training centers ensuring preparedness against any adversarial threats.

 

In the education realm, 450 students graduated from commission and in-service programs, while 673 participants, including 325 women, engaged in capacity-building exercises. A significant number of individuals underwent various training programs, with thousands currently in training.

 

Appointments were made to various positions, with individuals joining officer and non-commissioned officer roles in significant numbers. Efforts to combat narcotics, following a decree from the Supreme Leader, led to drastic reductions in drug-related activities and the destruction of poppy fields.

 

In the fight against narcotics, authorities seized 3,643 tons of illicit substances, shut down 790 drug production facilities, arrested over 10,000 suspects, and referred nearly 28,000 addicts for treatment. Poppy cultivation across 17,651 hectares was eradicated.

 

Efforts to combat smuggling at airports were successful, leading to the confiscation of large sums of money and illicit substances, resulting in the arrest of numerous individuals.

 

The Ministry’s services, including passport issuance and traffic document management, disaster victim assistance, crime reduction, and weapons and vehicle regulation, were highlighted as pivotal achievements. Over 1.7 million passports were issued, and vehicle registrations were well underway.

 

Additionally, a coordination meeting was held under the auspices of the Supreme Leader to address challenges, bolster local governance, enhance service delivery, and improve public communication between central and provincial officials.