POLITICS — May 21, 2026
Minister of Mines and Petroleum Inspects Bakhashabad Dam Construction in Farah
Mullah Hidayatullah Badri, Minister of Mines and Petroleum, inspected the Bakhashabad Dam construction in Farah province and directed officials to speed up work with better management and transparency.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — 2 min read

Mullah Hidayatullah Badri, the Minister of Mines and Petroleum, visited the construction site of the Bakhashabad Dam in Farah Rud district of Farah province.
He assessed the current status of the ongoing work and issued instructions to relevant officials.
The minister stressed accelerating the project's progress, ensuring good management, maintaining quality, and promoting transparency.
High-ranking officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan periodically travel to Farah province to monitor progress on the Bakhashabad Dam and provide guidance for quality, transparency, and acceleration.
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Single source with strong, direct on-record attribution from named district governor Mullah Abdul Wahab Khabib confirming the minister's visit, purpose, and instructions with concrete details on location and actions.
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