The minister said the restrictions were being imposed to "prevent unrest and protect the lives and property of the residents of Kabul."
Mirzakval urged citizens to remain calm and not leave their place of residence after 21:00.
Earlier, the Interior Minister said that the Taliban * would not storm Kabul - "the change of power will be peaceful."
* "Taliban" - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of February 14, 2003.