AWCC customer in Kandahar wins 1 million AFN in ‘lucky lottery’

An Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC) customer from Kandahar on Wednesday won a whopping 1 million afghanis (AFN) in the company’s “lucky lottery”.
Lucky lottery winner Mohammad Rasoul was thrilled to have won the money.
A very excited Rasoul told Ariana News: “I got a call and I was asked if this number was mine. I said yes and they said that you have won a one million afghani award from the Afghan Wireless Communication Company.”
AWCC officials meanwhile said this exciting initiative has brought much relief to many customers over the past few months.
AWCC has been a leader in the industry since its inception 25 years ago and was recognised as Afghanistan’s Telecom Company of the Year at the 2024 Asian Telecom Awards in March this year.
In just over a year, AWCC has increased its active customer base by more than 10%, and has expanded its mobile network footprint by about 15% – taking much needed telecommunication services to some of the most remote regions in the country.
In addition, AWCC rolled out its Kabul-Mazar-Hairaton fiber route earlier this year, connecting Central Asia to South Asia and placing Afghanistan at the center of the region’s digital connectivity hub.
The company has also delivered critical support in times of emergency in the country over the years.
Last year, staff were swiftly mobilized to provide emergency connectivity and humanitarian assistance to earthquake hit Herat.
Islamic Emirate officials in Kandahar meanwhile said they are committed to supporting the private sector, especially the telecommunication networks.

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Panjshir to Kabul water conduit project ‘waiting for budget approval’

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water is waiting for budget approval on the much-needed Panjshir to Kabul water conduit project – which, once completed, will alleviate the severe water shortage crisis in the capital.
Matiullah Abid, spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy and Water, confirmed the initial phase of reviewing and planning of the project is complete and construction work will start as soon as the budget has been approved.
Abid said the aim of the project is to help reduce water shortage issues in Kabul..
“The survey, design, and technical studies of the Panjshir water transfer project have been completed by the Ministry of Energy and Water, and the project [budget] has been sent to the leadership of the Islamic Emirate for approval,” he said.
“This project will commence once it is approved and the budget is available.”
The water conduit project will cover a distance of over 200 kms starting in Bazarak in Panjshir and ending in Tarakhail in Kabul.
Residents of Kabul have welcomed the plan and said once complete the additional water will help alleviate the drinking water crisis.
Experts meanwhile believe that this project could help Kabul’s groundwater levels to improve.
“I believe that the Panjshir water transfer project will help replenish underground water sources once again, and the people will have access to clean and healthy water. Additionally, with the transfer of Panjshir water, the agricultural lands around Kabul will also be managed with water, which, in turn, will create job opportunities for the people,” said Abdul Nasir Reshtia, an economic expert.
The plan to transfer water from the Panjshir River to Kabul was designed in 2012. In the 2020 budget of under the previous government, around $5 million was allocated for the annual transfer of 100 million cubic meters of Panjshir River water to Kabul.
The project was expected to be completed by 2023 but never got off the ground until the Islamic Emirate takeover.
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