Despite decades of war and terrorist attacks, Afghanistan's postal workers remain dedicated to serving their country.
Every morning for the last 27 years, Ahmad Zaki has gone to work without fail; come rain, sunshine, or the years of war that have plagued his country, Afghanistan.
During a quick break from work, Zaki spoke to TRT World at the Central Post Office, located in a busy market area in the heart of the capital. He describes the hardships, pitfalls, and attempts to rejuvenate an institution he has dedicated his life to. “You can trace the history of my country through the stamps we have catalogued here,” said 27-year-old Noor Rahman who has been working in the Central Post Office for the last five years, managing stamp sales.
Next to it is a red coloured-stamp featuring the Bolshevik founder of the Soviet Union, Vladimir Lenin, a souvenir from the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. Rahman went on to show stamps created during the Taliban regime featuring verses from the Quran and the Holy Kaabah in the Muslim holy city of Mecca.The Taliban, who were known for their extremist interpretation of religion, had a history of destroying artefacts they deemed not Islamic. During their rule, they destroyed several historical artefacts including the Buddhas of Bamiyan and other relics stored at the Kabul museum.
With state investment of $700,000 - a relatively modest amount compared to funding for other government services—Wais drew up a plan to modernise delivery and other services. He further acknowledged that decades of war had deeply affected the culture of the country in different ways. “The conflict of the last three decades has affected the postal culture of the country and Afghans are no longer used to sending letters or using the postal services,” he said
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