Herat Governor Praises Taliban Officials’ Role in Afghanistan’s Development

DID Press: Noor Ahmad Islamjar, the Taliban-appointed governor of Herat, says people in Afghanistan and around the world have come to recognize what he described as the true image of religious scholars and Mujahideen: individuals who, alongside their religious commitments, are working for the country’s development, reconstruction and self-sufficiency.

Speaking about the role of the country’s media in reflecting realities in Afghanistan, Islamjar said: “The media have today, in the true sense of the word, regained their freedom and independence.”

He added that in the past, efforts had been made to portray Afghanistan’s religious scholars and Mujahideen as harsh and negative figures. However, he said, these same individuals are now involved in reconstruction and development projects across the country.

Referring to major national and infrastructure projects, the Herat governor cited the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline, the Qosh Tepa Canal, railway networks, water dams and other public-benefit projects as initiatives being advanced to promote Afghanistan’s development and self-sufficiency.

Islamjar reiterated that, in his view, the true image of a religious scholar and Mujahid is that of someone who remains committed to religious values while working for Afghanistan’s progress, reconstruction and a better future.