Mullah Mohammad Yunis Akhundzada, the Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, inaugurated 17 public utility projects in Khost province.
During the opening ceremony, Mawlavi Ali Mohammad Haqqani, head of the Khost Rural Rehabilitation and Development Department, announced that these projects will benefit 14 villages across the Garbzo, Bak, and Zazai Maidan districts, with a total investment of 43 million AFN.
The initiatives include the construction of roads, irrigation canals, dams, and retaining walls, which will irrigate hundreds of jeribs of agricultural land and offer protection against flooding. Additionally, they are projected to create both direct and indirect employment opportunities for approximately 20,000 individuals.
In his address, Minister Akhundzada emphasized the importance of security and central governance, stating, “It is the great grace of Allah Almighty that, after the sacrifices of the past 20 years, security and a central Islamic system have been established in the country. Major projects like highways, roads, dams, walls, canals, and water networks are being developed nationwide.” He urged the community to cooperate and coordinate with the government for effective implementation of these initiatives.
Mawlavi Abdullah Mukhtar, the governor of Khost province, expressed his satisfaction, noting, “Today marks the commencement of 17 public benefit projects aimed at improving the welfare and peace of our people, providing numerous facilities for residents.”
Local residents also expressed enthusiasm about the projects and called for similar initiatives to be undertaken in other districts of the province.
