DABS History

DABS History

DABM was liquidated by the Ministry of Finance on September 30, 2009 (8 Mizhan 1388) its assets, staff and other rights and obligations where transferred to DABS on the same date. From 1st October 2009 DABS has assumed responsibility for the management and operation of all electric power assets nationwide.

Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) is an independent and autonomous company established under The Corporations and Limited Liabilities Law of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (IROA). DABS is a limited liability company with all its equity shares owned by the Government of Afghanistan (GoA). The company was incorporated on 4th May 2008 (15 Saur 1387) and replaces Da Afghanistan Breshna Moassassa (DABM) as the national power utility. DABS will operate and manage electric power generation, import, transmission, and distribution throughout Afghanistan on a commercial basis.