{"id":6788,"date":"2025-10-24T08:16:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T08:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianinsightnews.com\/?p=6788"},"modified":"2025-10-24T08:16:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T08:16:16","slug":"escalating-tensions-taliban-pushes-rapid-construction-of-dams-on-kunar-river-raising-alarms-in-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianinsightnews.com\/?p=6788","title":{"rendered":"Escalating Tensions: Taliban Pushes Rapid Construction of Dams on Kunar River, Raising Alarms in Pakistan."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Afghanistan\u2019s bold move to harness its rivers threatens to deepen regional rifts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In a move with far-reaching geopolitical implications, Afghanistan\u2019s Taliban administration has announced plans to accelerate the construction of multiple dams on the Kunar River \u2014 a vital transboundary waterway that flows into Pakistan. The directive, reportedly issued by Supreme Leader Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, underscores Kabul\u2019s intent to assert control over its water resources amid rising tensions with Islamabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">According to reports from Afghan and regional media, the Ministry of Water and Energy has been instructed to sign contracts with domestic firms to fast-track dam construction along the Kunar River, which originates in the Hindu Kush mountains of eastern Afghanistan before entering Pakistan\u2019s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The 480-kilometre-long river eventually merges with the Kabul River, forming a crucial tributary of the Indus River system that sustains Pakistan\u2019s farmlands and power infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pakistan Warns of \u201cHostile Act\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The announcement has triggered strong reactions in Pakistan, where officials fear a severe impact on irrigation and hydropower generation.<br>Balochistan\u2019s provincial information minister Jan Achakzai warned that unilateral dam construction by Afghanistan would amount to a \u201chostile act,\u201d urging Islamabad to take diplomatic and legal steps to safeguard its downstream interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cThis is not a small matter of engineering \u2014 it is a question of survival for our farmers and power sector,\u201d a senior Pakistani official told <em>The Express Tribune<\/em>, stressing that Pakistan\u2019s food and water security could be jeopardized by reduced river flows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Observers note that this development coincides with a period of escalating Afghan\u2013Pakistani tensions, marked by border clashes along the Durand Line, disputes over refugee repatriation, and mutual accusations of harbouring insurgent groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No Treaty, No Safeguards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Unlike the Indus Waters Treaty that regulates water sharing between India and Pakistan, there is no formal agreement between Afghanistan and Pakistan governing the use of the Kunar\u2013Kabul River system.<br>Experts warn that the absence of a bilateral framework leaves Islamabad vulnerable to unilateral upstream developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cAfghanistan has every sovereign right to develop its waters,\u201d said an Afghan water-policy analyst in Kabul, \u201cbut the lack of dialogue increases the risk of misunderstanding and regional friction.\u201d<br>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rferl.org\/a\/azadi-pakistan-taliban-hydroelectric-dam-afghanistan-siddique-briefing\/32743288.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">RadioFreeEurope\/RadioLiberty<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Afghanistan\u2019s Water Sovereignty Drive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Taliban leadership has justified the move as part of a national drive for self-reliance, aimed at reducing dependence on neighbouring countries and stimulating economic growth through hydropower generation and agricultural irrigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Kunar River project aligns with the regime\u2019s ongoing infrastructure push, which includes the massive <strong>Qosh Tepa Canal<\/strong> \u2014 a controversial project diverting water from the Amu Darya \u2014 and several small hydropower schemes across northern provinces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cThe era of giving away our water for free is over,\u201d a Taliban-affiliated spokesperson told Afghan media, framing the initiative as a matter of economic justice and sovereignty.<br>(<a href=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com\/2024\/08\/chinese-dam-construction-in-afghanistan-implications-for-pakistan\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Diplomat<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Economic and Technical Hurdles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Despite the bold announcement, experts point out that Afghanistan faces major technical, financial, and logistical obstacles. Decades of conflict have left the country\u2019s hydrological data infrastructure weak, while sanctions and limited international recognition hinder access to foreign investment and engineering expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Analysts also question whether Afghanistan currently has the capacity to build large storage dams without outside assistance. Still, some reports suggest that Chinese companies have expressed interest in supporting future dam projects \u2014 a development that could reshape South Asia\u2019s hydro-political landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unverified Reports and Claims<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">While official Afghan channels have not yet disclosed specific project sites or timelines, reports from local and international media indicate that the Taliban leadership has already begun initial contract processes with Afghan companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">One report from <em>The Economic Times<\/em> cites a <strong>Baloch activist\u2019s claim<\/strong> that Taliban commanders recently visited Kunar province to inspect potential dam sites aimed at \u201ccutting water flow to Pakistan.\u201d However, these claims remain <strong>unverified by independent sources<\/strong>.<br>(<a href=\"https:\/\/m.economictimes.com\/news\/new-updates\/after-india-now-afghanistan-plans-to-build-dams-to-cut-water-flow-to-pakistan-claims-baloch-activist\/articleshow\/121283620.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Economic Times<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>High Stakes for Pakistan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">For Pakistan, the stakes are enormous. The Kunar and Kabul rivers contribute significantly to the Indus Basin, feeding agricultural heartlands and supporting major hydropower installations such as Warsak and Tarbela dams. Any upstream disruption could reduce water availability, increase drought risk, and undermine Pakistan\u2019s already fragile food and energy security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Hydrologists warn that even moderate upstream storage can affect river dynamics, particularly in dry seasons \u2014 compounding the effects of climate change, glacial retreat, and rainfall variability across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Road Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">As of now, no official timeline has been announced for dam construction on the Kunar River. Still, statements from Afghan officials indicate that the Taliban government remains committed to asserting water sovereignty \u201cwithout external interference.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Diplomats in both capitals acknowledge that the absence of a formal dialogue mechanism poses a serious challenge. Without a framework for joint management or dispute resolution, analysts fear the issue could evolve from an environmental concern into a flashpoint of regional instability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Taliban\u2019s push to build dams on the Kunar River signals a new chapter in Afghanistan\u2013Pakistan relations \u2014 one defined by hydro-political competition rather than cooperation.<br>While Afghanistan frames the move as a step toward national development, Pakistan views it as an existential threat to its water security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Whether this tension leads to dialogue or confrontation will depend on both nations\u2019 willingness to acknowledge that, in South Asia\u2019s fragile river systems, every upstream gain risks a downstream loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><br> <em>The Express Tribune (Pakistan)<\/em>, <em>RadioFreeEurope\/RadioLiberty<\/em>, <em>The Diplomat<\/em>, <em>Amu TV<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Afghanistan\u2019s bold move to harness its rivers threatens to deepen regional rifts In a move with far-reaching geopolitical implications, Afghanistan\u2019s Taliban administration has announced plans to accelerate the construction of multiple dams on the Kunar River \u2014 a vital transboundary waterway that flows into Pakistan. 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