The Ministry of Energy and Water stated that the 500-kilovolt power transmission project from Dasht-e-Khwaja Alwan in Baghlan to Arghandi in Kabul has progressed by 15%.

According to the ministry, once this project is completed, over 1,000 megawatts of electricity will be transferred from Turkmenistan to Afghanistan.

Matiullah Abid, spokesman for the Ministry of Energy and Water, said: "The work on the 500-kilovolt power transmission line from Dasht-e-Khwaja Alwan in Baghlan province to Arghandi in Kabul is ongoing. Fortunately, 15% of it has been completed. Upon completion of this project, 1,000 megawatts of electricity will be imported from Turkmenistan to Kabul."

Several economic experts believe that completing this project could help improve the energy situation in the country and positively impact economic growth.

Mir Shakib Mir, an economic analyst, commented on the matter, saying: "The completion of the Turkmenistan power transmission project from Sheberghan to Dasht-e-Alwan and Arghandi in Kabul can help meet the energy needs of some citizens and increase economic activities."

Despite the reported progress, residents of the capital complain of persistent power shortages and outages.
Zubid, a resident of Kabul, said, "We have electricity for 4 to 5 hours, at night, and we have no power during the day."

Another resident, Mirwais, said: "We request that the authorities ensure a fair and consistent distribution of electricity across all areas."

According to officials, the project has been contracted to a domestic company, with the construction work expected to be completed in two months, and the entire project to be finished within two years.