Days after recent border clashes with Pakistan, Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration on Friday announced plans to begin construction of dams over the Kunar River, a key waterway that flows into Pakistan's northwestern region. The move by the Afghans is expected to restrict the water flow in Pakistan through the river.

In a post on X, the Deputy Information and Culture Minister for Publication of Afghanistan, Muhajer Farahi, stated that the order was given by Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and instructed authorities to start work on the project "as soon as possible", without waiting for foreign contractors. As per Farahi, the Ministry of Water and Energy has been directed to sign agreements with domestic Afghan companies to expedite construction.

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