Following recent border clashes, the Taliban regime has announced plans to construct multiple dams on a key river that flows into Pakistan, raising concerns over future water sharing and regional stability.

The move comes amid strained relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, already marred by security and territorial disputes.

According to reports from Kabul, the Taliban’s Ministry of Energy and Water has proposed building several dams to control water flow from the Kunar and Kabul rivers, which eventually merge and enter Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Afghan officials argue that the project aims to enhance irrigation, power generation, and domestic water supply, but experts fear it could escalate tensions with Islamabad, which heavily depends on these rivers for agricultural and drinking purposes.

Pakistan’s foreign office has reportedly taken note of the development and may seek bilateral talks to ensure that water agreements are respected. Analysts believe this move could become a new flashpoint between the two neighboring countries, as both sides already face heightened military and political friction along the Durand Line.

While Afghanistan insists the dams will support its struggling economy and help achieve water independence, Pakistan views unilateral water projects without consultation as potential threats to its water security. The international community is watching the situation closely, urging both sides to resolve the issue diplomatically and avoid another chapter of regional instability.