SOCIETY — February 17, 2026
250 Families Gain Access to Drinking Water in Faryab's Qaisar District
A water supply network in Qaisar district, Faryab province, has provided drinking water to 250 families at a cost of $155,833, reportedly funded by Norway, according to Taliban-controlled Bakhtar News Agency. The development highlights persistent water contamination issues, with UN data indicating eight in 10 Afghans consume unsafe water.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — 2 min read
Taliban-controlled media reported that a water supply network in Qaisar district of Faryab province has become operational.
Bakhtar News Agency, under Taliban control, stated on Tuesday, 28 Dalu, that the network provides clean water to 250 families in the Bazaarjay area of Qaisar district. The project cost 155,833 dollars and was apparently funded by Norway.
The report from Hasht-e Subh comes amid ongoing water access challenges in Afghanistan. The UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) announced the previous day the start of a water supply project for 160 families in northeastern Kabul.
According to UN agencies, eight out of every 10 people in Afghanistan drink contaminated water.
Read the original reporting at Hasht-e Subh →
Reliability assessment
Single source (Hasht-e Subh) provides direct attribution to named official outlet (Bakhtar News Agency) with concrete, checkable details: specific location (Bazaarjay area, Qaisar district, Faryab), beneficiary count (250 families), exact cost ($155,833), funding source (Norway), and date (28 Dalu). Not high-stakes or volatile.
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