May 17, 2025: The National Development Corporation (NDC) officially inaugurated and handed over a newly constructed administrative complex at the Umari Camp in Torkham, intended to support Afghan returnees from Pakistan.
The facility was built using prefabricated structures and completed within just 15 days.
The opening ceremony was attended by the Director General of Emirati Companies, the CEO of the National Development Corporation, the Acting Minister of Economy, the Deputy Governor of Nangarhar province, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, and several other local officials.
During the event, Mr. Abdul Rahman Attash, CEO of the National Development Corporation, stated that this project exemplifies the Corporation’s professional capacity, commitment, and swift execution capabilities.
He added that NDC is not limited to construction alone; it is active in various sectors and possesses the capability to implement emergency projects even ahead of schedule.
Mr. Attash described this complex as the beginning of a new chapter for the Corporation and revealed that, in addition to the facility, NDC will donate 1,000 beds to the camp.
Meanwhile, Mr. Mawlawi Ahmad Jan Bilal, Director General of Emirati Companies, commended the leadership, technical team, and staff of NDC for their efforts in completing the project.
He noted that the project is exceptional not only in terms of speed but also in meeting high technical, administrative, and service standards.
He emphasized that completing such a major facility in a short time reflects NDC’s strong commitment, effective management, and professional capacity.
Mr. Bilal added that this facility would provide administrative services to returnees and help establish a structured environment for the delivery of government services.
Acting Minister of Economy, Qari Din Mohammad Hanif, also praised the construction of the complex and called it a significant achievement.
He stated that such projects not only provide essential services for returnees but also positively reflect the transparency, capability, and commitment of the National Development Corporation.
According to him, NDC is dedicated to honesty, quality, and professionalism in its operations — and this complex stands as clear evidence of that.
He further noted that completing such a facility in a limited timeframe is not only a technical success but also holds social value.
In his speech, Deputy Governor of Nangarhar, Mawlawi Azizullah Mustafa, described the project as a major accomplishment by the National Development Corporation. He noted that the complex will offer a wide range of services to returning refugees.
Deputy Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, Mr. Hamdullah Fitrat, remarked that constructing a standard complex in such a short time demonstrates NDC’s technical capacity, management efficiency, and responsiveness.
He added that NDC is capable of implementing important projects in emergency situations despite difficult conditions.
Similarly, Zahidullah Zahid, representative of the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations and Head of the Service Committee, noted that the project was completed on time, in line with NDC’s commitments, while maintaining a high level of quality.
He thanked the leadership of the National Development Corporation and stated that this facility will play a vital role in organizing, registering, and coordinating services for returnees.
The ceremony concluded with a closing prayer by Mawlawi Abdul Wali Adil, Deputy Director of Administration and Finance at the National Development Corporation.
