Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Sees Progress in Security, Infrastructure and Economy in Solar Year 1404

KABUL (Afghan Verified) — Solar year 1404 marked a period of tangible transformation in Afghanistan, with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan advancing from planning to implementation in security, infrastructure and economic sectors.

Security improvements included keeping key highways open most of the time, enabling smoother transfer of goods between provinces, reducing transportation costs and contributing to price stability in domestic markets.

In infrastructure, practical work on the TAPI gas pipeline project — transmitting Turkmenistan gas through Afghanistan to Pakistan and India — entered more serious stages, accompanied by increased regional coordination. The CASA-1000 electricity transmission project progressed in some sections. The Qoshtepa Canal, one of the largest irrigation projects, showed remarkable advancement, poised to irrigate thousands of hectares of agricultural land and supply electricity to thousands of families and factories in the north.

Domestic road and highway construction and repairs in several provinces improved access to markets for remote areas, boosting internal trade and welfare. In transportation, over 20,000 GPS devices were installed in vehicles during the year, raising the total to about 40,000 and enhancing regulation, route control and road safety.

Economically, the Afghani currency maintained stability against foreign currencies, outperforming some regional countries amid severe fluctuations there. Relative inflation control supported improved purchasing power and a predictable environment for traders.

Trade diversification efforts expanded markets to Central Asian countries and Iran amid challenges with traditional routes like Pakistan, with increased exports of agricultural and mineral products. Focus on domestic production grew through small industries, local medicine manufacturing, agricultural activity and promotion of homegrown products to reduce import dependency.

Diplomatic engagement increased with regional countries through delegations and economic-political interactions, aiming to reduce isolation.