Work has officially begun on 35 development projects in the districts of Dangam, Shultan, Khas Kunar, Marawara, Sarkano, and Nari in Kunar province. These districts are located near the Durand Line.

According to officials from the Ministry of Borders and Tribal Affairs, these projects were approved by the leadership of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

In total, 68 development projects worth 131 million afghanis (AFN) have been allocated for these districts. The projects include the construction and expansion of schools, religious seminaries, water supply systems, roads, mosques, rural development initiatives, and other basic infrastructure.

Tasleemullah Haqqani, spokesperson for the Ministry of Borders and Tribal Affairs, said: “Residents living along the Durand Line face numerous challenges. Therefore, efforts are being made to deliver essential services to them. We ask the public to help preserve and maintain these projects.”

Meanwhile, tribal elders in Kunar have called on the government to also prioritize the management of the province’s water resources by constructing dams.

Officials of the Islamic Emirate have emphasized that their focus is on implementing development projects in areas that were neglected over the past two decades.