The National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) announced that nearly 144,000 electronic ID cards were distributed across Afghanistan in the past month.
According to the spokesperson for the NSIA, these ID cards were issued through 79 distribution centers and “Asan Khedmat” service sites in provinces such as Kabul, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Balkh, and Herat.
“A total of 144,000 electronic ID cards have been distributed across all distribution centers. Statistics show that the highest number of IDs, around 43,000, were issued in Kabul. We currently operate 79 distribution centers, one of which is active in the United Arab Emirates,” stated Mohammad Haleem Rafe, the spokesperson for the NSIA.
Some residents of Kabul have expressed appreciation for the facilities provided to obtain electronic IDs but have called for further improvements.
“Every Afghan citizen should have an ID card because personal identity is very important. Therefore, more facilities should be made available,” said Sulaiman, a resident of Kabul.
“My request to the Islamic Emirate is to establish more centers so that people can easily obtain their ID cards, “said Tawfiq Ullah, another resident of Kabul.
Officials from the NSIA have emphasized their commitment to providing timely and balanced services to citizens.
They stated that electronic ID distribution centers have been expanded to remote areas and districts to enable residents of those regions to access their IDs more easily.