Afghanistan, July 6 -- The acting finance minister Dr. Humayoun Qayoumi has utilized presidential power to restrict the security and detective institutions' authorities to interfere in the affairs of the ministry's operational units including the customs houses.

A formal letter issued by finance ministry, a copy of which is available with Khaama Press, states that the security and detective institutions including the Attorney General's Office, Natioanl Directorate of Security and Intelligence Directorate of Interior Ministry cannot interfere in the affairs of the units of ministry of finance, specifically in the affairs of the Customs Houses.

The letter issued on 11th of June, highlights similar directives which were issued in a similar...