Afghanistan’s Oppositions Trying to Prevent Electricity Programs

The Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) officials say, the enemies of Afghanistan are trying to prevent the implementation of electricity programs and projects.

“There are some circles that are oppose with development of the country and they are also supported from outside the country,” said Abdul Basir Azimi, deputy minister of energy and water.

Afghan analysts also have different opinions regarding the water and energy of the country.

Economic analyst, Sayfullah Jayhoon said, “As I think, the Ministry of Energy should solve the problem of managing waters at first and make programs and plans for it.”

While in many places, Afghanistan has the capacity to produce electricity more than its electric demand; but currently most of its water flows to the neighboring countries, in addition to electricity, it cannot use it even for agricultural purposes.

Afghanistan is a mountainous and landlocked country; it is linked with five out of its six neighboring countries through water.

It is linked to Tajikistan through Amu River basin, while these waters then flows to Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, with Turkmenistan and Iran through Harirod-Murghab basin, with Iran through Helmand River basin, and with Pakistan through Kabul River basin.

It is said that Afghanistan has the capacity of production more than 22 thousands megawatts of electricity, including the Kunar River that has the capacity of 1,000-megawatt electricity.

By making dams inside the country, Afghanistan will not only produce electricity for its own consumptions, but will also be in a position to sell it to the neighbouring countries, like Pakistan, which is faced with electric deficiency.

Therefore, Afghanistan will get financial rewards, and it will have then positive impacts on its commerce and economy.