The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is responsible for the management of natural resources in Afghanistan.[1] The Ministry is responsible for developing the national economy and encouraging private sector investment in minerals and hydrocarbon extraction to maximize income and boost national income.[2] As of 2024, the Minister of Mines and Petroleum is Gul Agha Ishakzai[3]

Projects

Main article: Mes Aynak mine

One of the notable projects under the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is Mes Aynak mine, which is a major copper mine within Afghanistan.[4]

Ministers

Former Minister of Mines of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP) (and Industries)

  • Muhammad Alam Razim Interim Government, Northern Alliance.
  • Mir Moh. Sediq (2004-2005)
  • Eng. Ibrahim Adil (200603).
  • Wahidullah Shahrani stepped down because of Presidential Election 2014 (20090103-20131000),
  • Mohammad Akbar Barakzai (20131028-20140930)
  • Mohammad Akbar Barakzai acting Minister (20141001)
  • acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum Mir Ahmad Jawid Sadat (20141209)
  • Daud Shah Saba (20150127-20160328 resigned)
  • Acting minister of Mines and Petroleum Mrs. Ghazal Habib Ghazal Habibyar Safi Ghezal Habib Yar Safi (20160416, 20160505, 20160824)
  • Nomininated Mrs. Nargis Nehan ( 20170327, 20171204 rejected and acting 20180103) resigned (20191025)
  • Enayatullah Momand (20191026, 20200103, 20200402)
  • Harun Chakhansuri (20200611) nominated and acting. confirmed (20201130)
  • Mullah Mohammad Essa Akundzada, Mullah Muhammad Essa Akhund (20210907) acting
  • Maulvi Shahabuddin Delawar (20211122) acting
  • Gul Agha Ishaqzai (2024)

Deputy Ministers of Mines:

  • Eng. Muhammad Akram Ghayasi Ghiasi (20100104)
  • Eng. Abdul Qudoos Hamidi (20100100, 20150514)
  • Mrs. Ghezal Habib Yar Safi Ghazal Habibyar-Safi (2016)

Deputy Minister for Financial and Administrative Affairs:

  • Abdul Jamil Hares Eng Abdul Jamil Haris (20140811)

Deputy Minister for Mine Affairs:

  • Eng. Naseer Ahmand Durani (20140930)
  • Ibrahim Azhar, Deputy Minister of the MoMP (20150524)
  • Haji Mullah Mohammad Esa Akhund (20211122)

Deputy Minister for Policy and Programs:

  • Mir Ahmed Javid Sadat, Ahmad Jawed Sadat (20160824, 20170404)
  • Sheikh Zia ur-Rahman Aruobi (20220611)

Technical Deputy Minister Mines and Petroleum

  • Enayatullah Momand (2018)
  • Engineer Waheedullah Halimi (20220611)

References

  1. ^ "An Introduction to the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum | Ministry of Mines".
  2. ^ "Home | Ministry of Mines". momp.gov.af.
  3. ^ "Changes in Govt Positions Announced by Islamic Emirate". TOLONews. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Mes Aynak | Ministry of Mines". www.momp.gov.af.
  5. ^ "New Senior officials, Introduced to the Ministry of Mines & Petroleum - Bakhtar News Agency". June 11, 2022.
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