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Bayat Foundation completes deep well project at Afghanistan’s Islam Qala border
According to foundation officials, the initiative was designed to meet the urgent water needs of Afghan migrants returning from Iran, many of whom arrive at the border after long and difficult journeys.
The Bayat Foundation has announced the completion and inauguration of a deep well project at the Islam Qala border crossing in Herat province, providing thousands of returning migrants with a reliable source of clean drinking water.
The well, reaching a depth of 80 meters, was drilled and equipped in under a month and is powered entirely by solar energy.
According to foundation officials, the initiative was designed to meet the urgent water needs of Afghan migrants returning from Iran, many of whom arrive at the border after long and difficult journeys.
Haji Mohammad Ismail, deputy head of the Bayat Foundation, said: “The well has now been drilled, fully equipped, and water is pumped through solar power. As of today, the well is ready for use, and drinking water for the migrants will be provided from this source.”
Local authorities welcomed the project, describing it as a vital step in easing the hardships faced by returnees. Abdul Ghani Kamal, head of the Islamic Emirate’s service committees at Islam Qala, said: “It is very good that water has been made available for the people’s convenience. I thank the Bayat Foundation.”
Sayed Hazratullah Zaeem Agha, commissioner of Islam Qala, added: “We thank the Bayat Foundation and call on others to also provide any kind of support and facilities for our migrant brothers and sisters.”
The Bayat Foundation has played a leading role in providing humanitarian aid across Afghanistan, particularly in health, education, and emergency relief. At Islam Qala, alongside the well project, the foundation has also distributed food aid and supported the safe transportation of returnees from the border to their home provinces.
Mohammad Amin, one of the returnees, expressed his relief: “The more facilities available, the better it is for the refugees.”
Officials at the border confirmed that with the inauguration of the well, the chronic problem of water shortages has been eased, and offers much-needed relief to migrants and their families.
The project also aligns with the Islamic Emirate’s stated efforts to facilitate the return and reintegration of Afghan migrants. Authorities have repeatedly emphasized that returnees should not only be welcomed but also provided with basic services and dignified conditions as they rebuild their lives in Afghanistan.
Local officials expressed hope that the Bayat Foundation’s initiative will encourage other organizations and institutions to step forward with similar support, helping to ease the burden on vulnerable families and contributing to long-term stability in border regions.
Pakistan on Friday summoned Afghan Deputy Head of Mission in Islamabad to convey “strong demarche” over a deadly attack on a military camp in North Waziristan District that killed four Pakistani soldiers.
In a statement, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack was carried out by a faction of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
The statement said that Pakistan conveyed “grave concern over the continued support and facilitation” provided by the Islamic Emirate to TTP.
Pakistan has demanded “a full investigation and decisive action against the perpetrators and facilitators of the terrorist attacks launched against Pakistan from Afghan soil.”
It urged the Islamic Emirate “to take immediate, concrete and verifiable measures against all terror groups operating from its territory, including their leadership, and deny the continued use of Afghan soil for terrorism against Pakistan.
According to the statement, the Islamic Emirate has been “categorically informed that Pakistan reserves the right to defend its sovereignty and protect its citizens, and will take all necessary measures to respond to terrorism originating from Afghan soil.”
Pakistani officials have repeatedly claimed that attacks in the country are originated from Afghan soil, a charge the Islamic Emirate denies.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has underscored Afghanistan’s continued importance in regional cooperation, saying the country remains one of the key areas of interaction among regional partners.
Addressing the first summit of the “Central Asia Plus Japan” dialogue, Mirziyoyev said participating countries share a common aspiration to see Afghanistan become peaceful, stable, and oriented toward meaningful development.
The Uzbek president praised Japan’s longstanding and consistent support for Afghanistan, noting that Tokyo has for many years been among the leading donors and partners assisting the Afghan people.
He expressed confidence that coordinated efforts and joint contributions by regional countries and Japan would help improve living standards in Afghanistan, advance socio-economic and infrastructure development, and facilitate the country’s active involvement in regional economic projects.
The Embassy of Japan in Afghanistan announced on Friday that the country has allocated $19.5 million in humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.
In a statement, the Japanese Embassy said it hopes the aid will help bring positive change to the lives of vulnerable Afghans.
According to the statement, the assistance will cover the basic humanitarian needs of vulnerable communities in Afghanistan.
The embassy added that the aid will be delivered through United Nations agencies, international organizations, and Japanese non-governmental organizations operating in Afghanistan.
Japan’s total assistance to Afghanistan since August 2021 has reached more than $549 million.
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