TCoEC fixes weight for cargo, postal service providers

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Technical Committee of the Economic Commission has fixed weight less than 46 kilograms for cargo companies and postal services under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

The office of the Deputy PM for Econmic Affairs wrote on its X platform a meeting of the Technical Committee was held on Monday at Marmarin Palace and discussed operations and challenges of cargo and postal service providers, as well as several other topics.

“After a thorough discussion, it was decided that cargo companies are obligated not to transport items weighing less than 46 kilograms under the supervision of the MoIC. Failure to adhere to this weight limit will result in legal action by the MoIC”.

“Additionally, postal service providers are also instructed that, under the supervision of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MoCIT), not to transport items weighing more than 46 kilograms. If they exceed this weight limit, legal action will be taken by the MoCIT”.

Meanwhile, a joint committee, composed of representatives from the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Office, the MoIC, and the MoCIT, was tasked with drafting the Postal Services Law under the supervision of the Ministry of Justice. This law will be processed through the Economic Commission and presented for approval to the leadership of the Islamic Emirate.

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