[2] To its west lies Karte Sakhi, and to its east is the affluent Wazir Akbar Khan neighborhood.

[3] Its name in a general sense means New Town, which is taken as it was first built in the early 20th century as a 'new' urban extension north of the historic city of Kabul.

[8] Arg, which is the former presidential palace of Afghanistan, is located in the southeastern part of Shahr-e Naw.

The Kabul Serena Hotel, Jamhuriat Hospital and Abdul Rahman Mosque are also in Shahr-e Naw.

The Lycee Esteqlal, a Franco-Afghan school and one the most prestigious in the country, is located in Shahr-e Naw.