This official visit was led by the Deputy Governor of Uruzgan, Al-Haj Mullah Bari Gul Talib, along with a delegation including the President of the Uruzgan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, Al-Haj Haji Habibullah Omar, the Financial and Administrative Head Al-Haj Mullah Fazlullah "Bilal", and Arg's Security Chief Al-Haj Abdullah Sahib.

During the visit, the delegation met with the Acting Minister of Public Works, Al-Haj Mullah Mohammad Isa "Thani". During the meeting, they discussed the issue of the deteriorated road between Uruzgan and Kandahar, which has severely impacted trade and economic activity in the region.

The Uruzgan delegation requested the Minister to urgently complete the remaining 25 kilometers of unpaved road to ease transportation, facilitate trade, and improve access to services. They emphasized that completing the road would greatly support the region’s economic development, expand commercial connections, and positively affect daily life.

Acting Minister Al-Haj Mullah Mohammad Isa "Thani" attentively listened to the delegation’s request and assured them that the ministry would take practical steps toward completing the road. He stressed that the project is of great importance to the people and would significantly contribute to regional development.

The meeting was held today, Wednesday, under the leadership of Uruzgan's Deputy Governor Al-Haj Mullah Bari Gul Akhund. Present were Al-Haj Habibullah "Omar", President of the Uruzgan Chamber, Al-Haj Mullah Abdullah Sahib, and Financial and Administrative Director Mullah Fazlullah "Bilal", along with Engineer Abdul Rahman "Atash", CEO of the National Development Company. They discussed the Aghajan Dam project and several other major development initiatives.

This delegation, representing the people of Uruzgan, had traveled to Kabul to communicate local concerns to relevant authorities. They held comprehensive discussions with the CEO of the National Development Company regarding key and vital projects—particularly the acceleration of work on the Aghajan Dam, which is expected to bring significant change to the province’s economy, agriculture, and electricity supply.

Engineer Abdul Rahman Atash pledged that, according to the signed contract, the construction of the Aghajan Dam is among the company's top priorities. He promised that the practical implementation will soon accelerate. He also noted that this project will have a substantial impact on the province’s economic and commercial sectors. He had recently visited the province with a technical team to inspect the project site firsthand.

Today, an inauguration ceremony for a standard and modern truck terminal (Tir Park) was held in Aqina Commercial Port. The event was attended by government civil and military officials, traders, scholars, religious figures, and elders from the four districts of Andkhoy.
This major project was initiated by the Ministry of Transport in collaboration with the private sector and is now officially operational. The terminal includes all necessary facilities and accommodations for customers.
At the event, the Deputy Governor of Faryab, a representative of the Ministry of Transport, a private sector representative, Mr. Abdul Majid Niazi (President of the Andkhoy Chamber of Commerce and Investment), a scholars’ representative, the project implementation representative, and community leaders from the four Andkhoy districts all delivered speeches. The ceremony concluded with the laying of the foundation stone.

The dignified transportation of returning Afghan migrants from the Islamic Republic of Iran — from the Islam Qala border to the nation’s capital — is being carried out with the courageous support of Herat’s private sector.

Mr. Mohammad Younus Qazizada, Head of the Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment and Chairman of the Herat Private Sector Assistance Committee; Mr. Alhaj Naser Amin, member of the Committee and Chairman of the Chamber of Industries and Mines of the province; Mr. Alhaj Abdullah Dashti, Deputy of Services; Mr. Alhaj Engineer Mohammad Gul Mahmoodi, Finance Director; Mr. Mohammad Yousuf Amin, Executive Officer; along with several staff members of the Herat Chamber, traveled to the Islam Qala border. After assessing the situation — currently well under control by local authorities — they initiated the large-scale transportation of Afghan migrants from the border to Kabul.

The Private Sector Assistance Committee of Herat was established through the initiative of Sheikh-ul-Hadith wal-Tafsir Alhaj Mawlawi Noor Ahmad Islamjar, Governor of Herat, and with the participation of national traders and generous philanthropists of the province. In coordination with local authorities at the border, the committee officially began the dignified relocation process starting today.

It is worth noting that the committee, chaired by Mr. Qazizada, is scheduled to transfer five thousand (5,000) returning Afghan migrants from today onward to Kabul, fully funded by Herat’s private sector.

Mr. Mohammad Younus Qazizadah, President of the Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment, participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of the 400-bed Alhaj Abdul Zahir Bashiri Specialized Pediatric Charity Hospital Complex. The event was attended by His Excellency the Minister of Public Health of Afghanistan and the leadership of the Herat local government.

At the beginning of the program, His Excellency Alhaj Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, Minister of Public Health, expressed appreciation for the efforts of Herat’s private sector in improving public health and stated that the establishment of this charitable hospital by a benevolent businessman from Herat is a significant step toward strengthening the healthcare sector and improving treatment for patients across the country.

Sheikh al-Hadith and Tafsir Alhaj Mawlawi Noor Ahmad Islamjar, the honorable Governor of Herat, emphasized that Herat’s private sector has always taken the lead in charitable initiatives. He added that the construction of the Bashiri Children’s Charity Hospital is another important step in supporting underprivileged and needy families across Afghanistan.

Alhaj Abdul Zahir Bashiri, a well-known philanthropic businessman, thanked the Herat local administration for its cooperation and stated that the specialized 400-bed pediatric hospital will be built at an estimated cost of nearly 5 million USD and will be handed over to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health to operate free of charge.

The ceremony concluded with all participants laying the foundation stone of the hospital at one of the prime locations in the city of Herat.