Afghanistan to Construct Dams on Kunar River Following Border Clashes with Pakistan

Days after recent border clashes with Pakistan, Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration today announced plans to begin construction of dams over the Kunar River. This is a key waterway that flows into Pakistan's northwestern region. The move by the Afghans is expected to restrict the water flow in Pakistan. In a social media post, the Deputy Information and Culture Minister for Publication of Afghanistan, Muhajer Farahi, said that the order was given by Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundz...