Kabul: Days after deadly border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Taliban-led administration in Kabul has announced plans to construct dams over the Kunar River, a key waterway that flows into Pakistan’s northwestern region, news agency reported. The move is expected to significantly reduce water flow into Pakistan.

In a post on X, Afghanistan’s Deputy Information and Culture Minister for Publication, Muhajer Farahi, said that Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada had directed authorities to begin the project “as soon as possible,” without waiting for foreign contractors.

“The Ministry of Water and Energy says His Excellency the Amir al-Mu’minin [Hibatullah Akhundzada] has instructed them to begin construction of dams on the Kunar River immediately and to sign contract

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