Afghanistan's Taliban government has announced plans to build a dam on the Kunar River, a move that could significantly impact Pakistan's water supply. The order, issued by Taliban Supreme Leader Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, directs the Ministry of Water and Energy to begin construction "as soon as possible" using domestic companies.

Tensions escalate

This decision comes amid heightened tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, which have been embroiled in recent conflicts resulting in hundreds of deaths. The Taliban's assertion of its "right to water" is seen as a response to Pakistan's concerns over Afghanistan's water management. Pakistan's worries are exacerbated by India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, a move triggered by a terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

Kunar rive

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