Logar

Puli Alam (also written Pul-i-Alam or Pul-e-Alam) is the capital of Logar Province in eastern Afghanistan. It is a compact administrative and market town set in the fertile Logar River valley, roughly 70 km south of Kabul along the road toward Gardez and Khost.

The town's name, meaning "bridge of Alam," reflects its position as a historic crossing and trading stop in the Logar valley. The surrounding province is one of Afghanistan's oldest settled regions, and the nearby Mes Aynak site in Mohammad Agha District preserves remains of ancient copper mining and Buddhist monasteries, stupas, and statues.

Puli Alam's centre is built around its bazaar, government offices, and the main highway. Nearby districts such as Mohammad Agha, Baraki Barak, and Charkh hold traditional villages, orchards, and local markets, while the Logar River and irrigated farmland shape daily life.

Agriculture is the economic backbone of the area, with wheat, vegetables, and fruit such as apples, apricots, grapes, and pomegranates produced in the valley. The province is also known for the Mes Aynak copper deposit, which has attracted mining interest and archaeological attention.

Visitors come mainly for regional business, family connections, and the province's archaeology and agricultural landscapes. Because accommodation and facilities are limited, most international travelers use Puli Alam as a day stop from Kabul or combine it with journeys through eastern Afghanistan.