Rehabilitated Maimana–Andkhoy 110 kV Power Transmission Line Officially Commissioned

The Deputy PM for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, officially commissioned the rehabilitated Maimana–Andkhoy 110 kV power transmission line in Faryab Province today, Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Speaking at a ceremony held to mark the occasion, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund stated that the completion of rehabilitation works on the Maimana–Andkhoy 110 kV power transmission line has paved the way for a stable and reliable electricity supply to approximately 60,000 consumers. The Deputy PM added that the project would play a positive role in meeting the electricity needs of local residents, expanding industrial activities, and promoting the region's economic and social development.
The Deputy PM further stated that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has implemented numerous electricity generation and transmission projects within a relatively short period, contributing to reduced dependence on imported electricity, fewer power outages, and the creation of new capacities for industrial growth and expansion. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund assured the public that, within the next year, additional major electricity infrastructure development projects would be implemented to ensure a sustainable power supply, substantially increasing the country's existing electricity capacity severalfold.
During his remarks, the Deputy PM stated that Afghanistan is currently enjoying a level of security that, according to him, is unparalleled in most countries around the world. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund noted that, since the Islamic Emirate's return to power, foreign tourists and nationals have been continuously visiting Afghanistan and traveling to various remote areas of the country without obstacles or fear.
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund stated: “The security concerns cited by countries that discourage their citizens from traveling to Afghanistan are unfounded. Such measures have no logical justification other than discriminatory political considerations. We hope that all countries around the world will, instead of distorting realities, find and strengthen a common language of genuine and meaningful engagement.”
In conclusion, the Deputy PM invited domestic and foreign investors to invest in Afghanistan, stating that a secure and favorable environment has been established for large-scale and medium-sized investments in the country.
It is worth noting that the Maimana–Andkhoy power transmission line stretches 135 kilometers, and its rehabilitation cost approximately AFN 145 million. The project was implemented by Afghan engineers and financed by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.