On the eve of the end of 2025, Zabihullah Mujahid highlighted the achievements and performance of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) over the past year across various sectors.

TAPI Project
The spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, Zabihullah Mujahid, stated regarding the TAPI project that so far, 16 kilometers of pipelines have been laid in Afghan territory. He added that preparations have been made for the installation of an additional 87 kilometers of the project.
He emphasized: “As soon as the pipes arrive, one kilometer of pipeline will be laid daily. Moreover, 66 kilometers remain to connect the gas pipeline to the city of Herat.”

Mining Sector
Mujahid stated that over the past year, the extraction and professional processing of dozens of mines have begun, while geophysical studies of many other mines have been completed, and work to start their operational phases is ongoing. He noted that this sector has provided opportunities for thousands of people.

Electricity Sector
Mujahid mentioned that in the past year, the production of tens of megawatts of solar power has begun. Additionally, a contract to produce 10,000 megawatts of electricity has been signed with a company, and numerous other electricity production contracts have been concluded with domestic and international companies in various areas.

Transport Sector
Mujahid stated that reconstruction work on major highways has also begun, including the second lane of the Kabul–Ghazni road, the remaining sections of the Salang Pass, the Wakhan Corridor, the second lane of the Kabul–Nangarhar road, the second lane of the Kabul–Logar road, and the reconstruction of dozens of roads in primary provinces including Kabul. Furthermore, the reconstruction of roads in some secondary provinces and the expansion of roads from provincial centers to remote districts continues.
He added that the country’s connection to regional and neighboring countries via railway is also progressing rapidly.

Industrial Sector
Mujahid added that Afghanistan currently has domestic production in 24 sectors, including agricultural products, medicines, foodstuffs, handicrafts, and several others, providing a wide and suitable environment for investment.
He noted that domestic and foreign investors can actively invest in chemical industries, construction materials, machinery and metal industries, pharmaceutical production, printing, carpentry and paper industries, light industries, food production, and other industrial sectors.

Project Implementation in Kabul
The spokesperson also said that over the past year, a total of 375 projects have been planned in Kabul.
He added that 170 projects have been completed so far, while 205 projects are currently under implementation.
According to him, the responsibility for funding and supervising these projects lies with the Kabul Municipality.

Bayat Foundation has distributed winter assistance to dozens of vulnerable families in Kabul as part of its annual humanitarian support program.

According to the foundation, the aid packages—containing flour, rice, cooking oil, and blankets—were distributed to needy families in Police District 8 of the capital. Haji Mohammad Ismail, Deputy Head of the Bayat Foundation, said the winter assistance program is ongoing and will soon expand beyond Kabul to other provinces.

“Our goal is to support families facing serious economic hardship, especially during the cold winter months,” Ismail said. “These efforts will continue in Kabul and across other provinces to reach as many vulnerable households as possible.”

Recipients expressed appreciation for the assistance, describing it as crucial amid the arrival of winter and rising living costs. Beneficiaries also urged other charitable organizations to increase their support for impoverished families during the harsh winter season.

Bayat Foundation, known for its long-standing humanitarian activities across Afghanistan, reaffirmed its commitment to continuing winter aid distributions nationwide to help ease the burden on vulnerable communities.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says protection needs across Afghanistan remain at critical levels, with vulnerable populations continuing to face serious shortages of essential services and support.

In a report released on Tuesday, IOM warned that women, children, youth, and other marginalized groups are exposed to significant security and social risks, highlighting the urgent need for sustained protection assistance nationwide.

According to the report, IOM provided protection services to more than 132,000 people across Afghanistan in 2025. A total of 132,775 individuals accessed protection support, while an additional 64,877 people received emergency cash and in-kind assistance.

The report also noted that 73,179 individuals benefited from specialized protection services at border crossings and return areas. In addition, 8,101 women and girls gained access to dedicated services tailored to their specific protection needs.

IOM emphasized that ongoing economic and social challenges continue to drive high levels of protection needs across the country, stressing that delivering specialized support to vulnerable communities remains a top priority.

The warning comes as IOM previously reported that it helped preserve 9,599 jobs in Afghanistan in 2025 and created new employment opportunities for thousands of people, as part of broader efforts to strengthen resilience and support livelihoods amid the country’s prolonged humanitarian crisis.