More than 40,000 domestic and nearly 100 foreign tourists have visited Panjshir province in the past six weeks, the provincial governor’s office said on Sunday.

Panjshir Governor Hafiz Mohammad Agha Hakim said that the construction of a luxurious hotel for tourists is underway and stressed that the local government is committed to the growth of this important and income-generating industry, his office said in a statement.

He pointed to the importance of tourism in the economic development of the people of Panjshir, saying that the province has a high potential to attract tourists with its beautiful natural landscapes and pleasant weather.

According to the statement, five acres of land have been allocated for the construction of a new hotel in the center of the province and the initial works have begun.

The hotel will have two floors and it will be built with the funds of the Ministry of Information and Culture.

A recreational park worth approximately 100 million afghanis is also expected to be built in Panjshir.

The Kandahar Police Command in southern Afghanistan has repaired and put into operation 12,000 military vehicles since the Islamic Emirate regained power in August 2021.

The repairs were done at the Kandahar Police Command workshop, with 2,300 having been done in the past solar year (1403) alone.

Hafiz Rahmatullah Anas, head of the repair unit at the Kandahar Police Command, said since the Islamic Emirate’s return, the repaired vehicles include Rangers and Humvee tanks among others.