After India, Taliban-ruled Afghanistan is now taking aim at Pakistan’s water supply. The Taliban government has ordered the rapid construction of a dam on the Kunar River, Russian news outlet RT reported. This move comes amid escalating military tensions between the two neighbours along the Durand Line, the 2,640km (1,600-mile) international border separating Afghanistan and Pakistan. According to RT, the Afghan foreign ministry confirmed that the dam project on the Kunar River is aimed at limiting water supply to Pakistan. The recent violence along the border erupted on October 11 at multiple fronts after Islamabad reportedly carried out strikes in Kabul and Paktika province targeting armed groups such as the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Both sides suffered casualties, a
Twin challenge? After India, Afghanistan may restrict river water supply to Pakistan; Taliban to construct dam
The Times of India17 hrs ago
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