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History of the Ministry of Finance
For the first time in Afghanistan, taxes were given significance during Ahmad shah Baba’s reign. In the 1140 Solar Year, several government offices were established; including the Ministry of Finance which was called ‘Humayon Alla’ at the time. Abdullah Khan Popalzai was appointed as the first DewanBegi, then later on, the position was called ‘Mustafawi Almalik’. His authority was equal with today’s Finance Minister. Mustafawi Almalik enhanced the provincial financial system; monitored, and was responsible for the overall financial and accounting issues of the country.

In the Solar Year 1298, the modern era of Afghanistan began; government system was established, foreign and bureaucratic administrative systems were built, reforms began to improve the financial, economic, mystical and civil status. Meanwhile, defense and security structures, generalization of education and health, telecommunications, agriculture and irrigation reform and the establishment of factories, mining, business development, the establishment of central banks and other banks, public and private enterprises began.

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