A supplement to the Basic Organization Law was prepared to facilitate its establishment, with the goal of addressing the country’s social and economic needs through the development of higher education.

The ministry was envisioned to oversee the balanced growth of higher education institutions across Afghanistan, ensuring alignment with national progress and priorities.

The quality of BA programs was notably weak compared to international standards, with insufficient textbooks, a lack of qualified teachers, and no significant ties to foreign universities.

[4] To lay the groundwork for this initiative, the government appointed a commission led by then Deputy and acting Education Minister Mohammad Yasin Azim, tasked with drafting a comprehensive report on the ministry’s organization and functions.

The establishment of this ministry marked a critical first step in addressing Afghanistan's educational challenges and building a system capable of meeting the demands of modernization in a rapidly changing world.