Electricity
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Mahipar Dam Upgrade Reviewed as Afghanistan Plans Higher Electricity Capacity
DID Press: The head of Afghanistan’s national power utility has emphasized that any decision to increase electricity generation capacity at the Mahipar hydropower dam must be based on precise technical evaluations. During a meeting with the contractor responsible for the…
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Muttaqi Calls for Regional, Locally Driven Strategic Roadmap
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi has called for the development of a region-centered strategic roadmap based on local narratives, emphasizing stronger academic cooperation and deeper regional connectivity. Speaking at a meeting in Kabul attended by heads of strategic research centers…
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Recent Rains Boost Hydropower Generation in Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national power utility has announced that recent rainfall has significantly increased water levels in the country’s hydropower reservoirs, leading to a notable rise in electricity generation. According to Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, the recent precipitation has substantially…
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Two Chinese Firms Eye Investment in Afghanistan’s Power Sector
DID Press: Two Chinese companies have expressed interest in investing in Afghanistan’s electricity sector, proposing cooperation with the national power utility on electrical equipment manufacturing and workforce training. Afghanistan’s national power company, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), said Chinese firms…
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UN Warns Afghanistan’s Electricity Dependence Threatens Energy Security
DID Press: UN has raised concerns over Afghanistan’s slow progress in energy infrastructure, warning that the country remains heavily dependent on imported electricity and urgently needs investment in renewable energy sources. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said Afghanistan continues…
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Taliban Approves 12 Key Energy and Infrastructure Projects
DID Press: Taliban’s economic commission approved 12 major projects spanning energy, infrastructure, transport, and public services, aiming to strengthen core systems and expand access to essential services across Afghanistan. According to the office of the deputy prime minister for economic…
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Taliban Launches 4B Afghanis Power Projects in Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: Authorities under the Taliban announced the launch of three major electricity supply projects in northern Afghanistan, with a total budget of nearly 4 billion afghanis aimed at expanding energy access across underserved regions. Local officials said the projects…
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Kabul and Dushanbe Stress Acceleration of CASA-1000 Project
DID Press: Officials from Kabul and Dushanbe reaffirmed their commitment to speeding up implementation of the regional CASA-1000 power project during a recent meeting in Dushanbe. During the talks, Abdul Haq Hamkar, head of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, called for…
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Power Grid Upgrade Completed, New Electricity Project Launched in Balkh
DID Press: National utility Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat has completed the rehabilitation of a power distribution network and transformer systems in Balkh Province, while simultaneously launching work on a new grid project aimed at improving electricity reliability. According to company…
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Central Asia Emerges as Afghanistan’s Strategic Corridor Out of Trade and Economic Deadlock
DID Press: Central Asia has the potential to meet Afghanistan’s fundamental energy needs. Currently, Afghanistan imports approximately 6.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, with more than 70 percent supplied by Central Asian states—particularly Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Afghanistan’s economy, as one…
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