Meanwhile, the head of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), Abdul Bari Omar, said that Afghanistan has the capacity for investment of up to $5 billion in the electricity sector and they are trying to provide more facilities to the people.
Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, deputy prime minister for political affairs, said on Monday Afghanistan had the potential to become an electricity exporter, but it still imports its power.
He made the remarks at a conference on Afghanistan's electricity investment opportunities.
"Afghanistan has great potential to generate electricity," he said. “This conference will introduce opportunities for domestic and foreign investors. I hope this conference will prove to be important for attracting investment in the energy sector. For a war-torn country like Afghanistan, it is important to use its resources to strengthen the economy, produce energy and become self-sufficient. Afghanistan can become an energy producer and exporter in the region by using its resources.”
Meanwhile, the head of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), Abdul Bari Omar, said that Afghanistan has the capacity for investment of up to $5 billion in the electricity sector and they are trying to provide more facilities to the people.
He called on the international community not to politicize the issue of electricity and continue its assistance in the fight against climate change.
"There are many problems in the grids, substations, junctions and transmission lines," he said. “People should know that we did not inherit a system from the previous administration that is sound. The transmission line from Tajikistan and Uzbekistan is very weak, not having enough capacity to transmit the required electricity. Our technical waste of electricity is 13 percent. The Islamic Emirate has reduced technical losses by up to five percent.”
According to Omar, strongmen and politicians of the former government owe 2 billion Afghanis to DABS.
Meanwhile, Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi said that manufacturing companies are suffering from a shortage of electricity.
"In the near future, we will have 800 companies requesting land in the capital," Azizi said. “We need 50 to 100 MW of electricity for each company.”
Acting Minister of Information and Culture Khairullah Khairkhah also highlighted the role of the media in reflecting the country's prosperity and progress.
At the conference, DABS officials said that in addition to repairing the grids, they need to repair the electricity meters, and more than 500,000 meters are still not included in the system.
Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan, says the demand of Afghan girls for the reopening of schools and universities is their fundamental right and adds that Afghanistan cannot have a bright future without ensuring access to education for girls.
In a statement on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Karzai said: "The demand and voice of our country’s girls for education and knowledge is a rightful one and crucial for a prosperous Afghanistan."
He further emphasized, "Empowering the youth—both girls and boys—is the only way to achieve self-reliance, break the cycle of poverty, and drive the development and prosperity of society."
Karzai underscored that education is vital for Afghanistan’s growth and development, expressing hope that the doors of schools and universities for girls will be reopened as soon as possible.
Afghanistan's national cricket team triumphed over Zimbabwe by 8 wickets in the third and final One-Day International (ODI) to claim the series victory.
In a dominant bowling display, Afghanistan dismissed Zimbabwe for just 127 runs in 30.1 overs. The Afghan batsmen then chased down the target comfortably in 26.5 overs, losing only 2 wickets along the way.
The standout performer of the match was Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, who took a remarkable 5 wickets, while Rashid Khan supported with 3 wickets. Azmatullah Omarzai and Farid Ahmad each claimed 1 wicket.
The first match of the series was abandoned due to rain, but Afghanistan bounced back strongly in the second match, securing a commanding 232-run victory.
This series win follows Afghanistan's earlier success in the T20I series against Zimbabwe, further cementing their dominance in international cricket.
Sixteen security personnel were killed in northwest Pakistan in an attack by militants, Reuters reported citing the deputy superintendent of police.
"According to our information, 16 security personnel were martyred and eight injured in this attack. A search operation is under way in the area," said Hidayat Ullah, deputy superintendent of police in South Waziristan.
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