Days after recent border clashes with Pakistan, Afghanistan`s Taliban-led administration on Friday announced plans to construct dams over the Kunar River, a key waterway that flows into Pakistan`s northwestern region, news agency ANI reported. The move is expected to reduce water flow into Pakistan.

In a post on X, Deputy Information and Culture Minister for Publication Muhajer Farahi said the order was issued by Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, directing authorities to start the project "as soon as possible" without waiting for foreign contractors.