08/10/2026
ASQA Director General Visits the 5th Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) International Exhibition
Respected Mullah Abdullah Haji Bashir, Director General of the Standard and Quality Authority (ASQA), accompanied by Respected Mawlawi Ataullah Farid, Deputy for Administration and Finance, and several directors of the authority, visited the 5th Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) International Exhibition, getting a closer look at the capacities and products of domestic and foreign companies.
The exhibition was inaugurated in the presence of Alhaj Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. Hundreds of domestic and foreign companies have showcased their products across approximately 800 booths in various sectors, including food items, medicine, dairy, construction items, handicrafts, carpets, plastics, iron smelting, and other manufacturing sectors.
During his tour of the booths, the Director General of ASQA observed the displayed products and emphasized the importance of quality, compliance with necessary standards, and support for standard internal products, while acknowledging the existing capacities in the country's manufacturing and industrial sectors.
Furthermore, on the sidelines of the exhibition, Respected Mullah Abdullah Haji Bashir met with Respected Nooruddin Azizi, the Minister of Industry and Commerce. They discussed topics related to the growth of internal production, the strengthening of inter-departmental cooperation, and the role of standards and quality in the development of the country's trade and industry.
The 5th Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Internal and International Exhibition has provided an excellent opportunity to introduce the country's manufacturing capabilities, create grounds for market expansion, and strengthen interaction among manufacturers, traders, and government institutions.