The Economic Deputy's Prime Minister's Office stated that the Islamic Emirate has begun work on various projects in 1402 (solar year) to tackle electricity challenges.

These projects include the completion of Kamal Khan and Shah Wa Arus dams, the start of practical work on the Bakhshabad dam project, the 200-megawatt wind power generation project in Herat, the extension of the 500-kilovolt power transmission line from north to south of the country, and the 220-kilovolt power transmission line from Turkmenistan to Herat province.

According to the statement, the practical work on the CASA 1000 project will commence in the near future.

"Various projects related to electricity, the construction of power dams, and some power substations are underway in various provinces. Work started on several projects last year that were left unfinished from the previous administration, and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has resumed the work on the projects," said Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate.

Meanwhile, the Chamber of Commerce and Investment emphasized the need to initiate practical work on major electricity projects.

"In the electricity sector, the country has abundant infrastructure. There are abundant water resources in the country, and it is necessary to harness this water for increased electricity production and agricultural use," Mirwais Hotak, head of the Executive Board of the Chamber of Commerce and Investment, told TOLOnews.

Approximately 80% of Afghanistan's required electricity is imported from other countries, which experts believe has had a negative impact on the life and work of the people.

"Despite having significant natural resources that can be utilized for energy production, Afghanistan still faces electricity shortages, which disrupts the normal lives of people and hinders economic activities of factories," said Darya Khan Baheer, an economist.

A significant portion of Afghanistan's electricity is imported from neighboring countries such as Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Iran.