Chinese Investor Pledges Tens of Millions for Mining and Tourism Projects in Panjshir
A Chinese investor has announced plans to invest tens of millions of dollars in the mining, tourism, and economic development sectors of Panjshir province, a move he says could create employment opportunities for about 5,000 young people.
Qari Ahmadullah Badr, the police chief of Panjshir, met with the Chinese investor and tourist to discuss mining extraction, development of tourist areas, and expansion of economic cooperation. He welcomed the proposal, stating that a secure environment for investment exists in Panjshir and that Taliban local officials will support both domestic and foreign investors within the framework of prevailing laws.
The Chinese investor also cited the “suitable security situation” in Panjshir and expressed readiness to invest in the extraction of gold, emeralds, and lapis lazuli. Panjshir is considered one of the provinces with valuable mineral reserves, which have been extracted less systematically in recent years.
He further added that in the near future, other Chinese companies will also come to the province to invest in mining extraction, development of tourist areas, and other economic projects in accordance with Taliban administration policies.
However, no details have yet been released regarding how contracts will be signed, the transparency of the extraction process, or the share of local residents in the potential revenues from these projects—a matter that has consistently been a major concern in mining contracts across the country and requires clear oversight and accountability from Taliban officials.
