POLITICS — June 12, 2026
Minister of Public Works Inspects Mosque Construction Projects Along Kabul-Kandahar Highway
Mullah Mohammad Isa Thani instructed engineers, technical teams, project officials and monitoring teams to follow technical standards and the ministry's timetable during the visit.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — 2 min read

Mullah Mohammad Isa Thani, Minister of Public Works for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, inspected the ongoing construction of mosques along the Kabul-Kandahar highway. The inspection took place during a trip to Kandahar.
Thani instructed engineers, technical teams, project officials, and monitoring teams to follow technical standards and the ministry's timetable for project completion.
The Ministry of Public Works has initiated construction of multiple mosques along the Kabul-Kandahar and Kandahar-Herat highways. Work on these projects is progressing rapidly.
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