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Security Depts Ordered to Aid in Electricity Bill Collection

The economic commission, chaired by the first deputy prime minister, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, instructed the security departments to cooperate with Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), the country's power distributor, in the collection of electricity bill payments from government departments and powerful individuals.  

The office of the first deputy of PM said in a statement that many government departments and powerful individuals have not paid their bills either before or after the Islamic Emirate swept into power.  

However, residents of Kabul city complained about the surge in the price of electricity, saying that they are facing economic challenges.

“They are stealing with the electricity bills. They should feel some sympathy for the country so the country will be developed. The people are poor,” said Abdul Samad, a resident of Kabul.  

“Our electricity bill was very low previously, but it has now increased,” said Zabiullah, a resident of Kabul.  

Officials within DABS vowed to address the problems of citizens regarding electricity.  

“Those individuals who complain about the electricity bill can call us on a 144 number and we will address their problem,” said Hekmatullah Maiwand, a spokesman for DABS.  

Analysts estimate that around 40 percent of DABS’ income depends on the government and that if the payments are not paid, DABS will face severe economic problems.  

“If the government departments do not pay the electricity bills, DABS will face bankruptcy and this will affect the activities of DABS—which will not only affect the government departments but all of Afghanistan, particularly the economic sector,” said Amanullah Ghalib, former head of the DABS.  

Earlier DABS warned that it would sell the property of organizations and individuals who have not paid their bills.  

Security Depts Ordered to Aid in Electricity Bill Collection

However, residents of Kabul city complained about the surge in the price of electricity, saying that they are facing economic challenges.

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The economic commission, chaired by the first deputy prime minister, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, instructed the security departments to cooperate with Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), the country's power distributor, in the collection of electricity bill payments from government departments and powerful individuals.  

The office of the first deputy of PM said in a statement that many government departments and powerful individuals have not paid their bills either before or after the Islamic Emirate swept into power.  

However, residents of Kabul city complained about the surge in the price of electricity, saying that they are facing economic challenges.

“They are stealing with the electricity bills. They should feel some sympathy for the country so the country will be developed. The people are poor,” said Abdul Samad, a resident of Kabul.  

“Our electricity bill was very low previously, but it has now increased,” said Zabiullah, a resident of Kabul.  

Officials within DABS vowed to address the problems of citizens regarding electricity.  

“Those individuals who complain about the electricity bill can call us on a 144 number and we will address their problem,” said Hekmatullah Maiwand, a spokesman for DABS.  

Analysts estimate that around 40 percent of DABS’ income depends on the government and that if the payments are not paid, DABS will face severe economic problems.  

“If the government departments do not pay the electricity bills, DABS will face bankruptcy and this will affect the activities of DABS—which will not only affect the government departments but all of Afghanistan, particularly the economic sector,” said Amanullah Ghalib, former head of the DABS.  

Earlier DABS warned that it would sell the property of organizations and individuals who have not paid their bills.  

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