A spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry of Public Works has declared that the Salang Highway is one of the most important transit routes in Afghanistan and plays a fundamental role in connecting the northern regions to the country’s center. He described this route as the “economic artery” of the nation.<\/p>\n
Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas stated that over the past two years, vulnerable points along this highway have been substantially repaired. According to him, sections remaining in the northern and southern parts of Salang have now been included in work plans and the process has commenced.<\/p>\n
The Salang Highway, which passes through the Hindu Kush mountains, is considered one of the country’s essential transportation routes; any damage or blockage along it disrupts the movement of commercial goods and passengers. However, the Taliban administration has not provided further details regarding the costs, exact timelines for project completion, or the quality of the work performed.<\/p>\n
Residents and traders have repeatedly emphasized that the continuous maintenance and care of this route is critically important for stable economic activities and the reduction of transport costs. This, they say, requires transparent and accountable management from the responsible officials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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