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In Tarinkot city, under the direction of the provincial authorities and in coordination with the Directorate of Industry and Commerce, members of the Price Control and Anti-Hoarding Commission conducted monitoring across different areas of the city. The inspections covered food and non-food items, fuel stations, gas companies, and ice production factories to ensure the implementation of the approved price lists.

During the inspection, one fuel station found violating the official price list was sealed by the monitoring team.

Throughout the process, all business owners were issued strict warnings to comply with pricing regulations and avoid hoarding. They were also asked for their commitment to cooperation.

Additionally, the managers of ice factories were advised to act fairly during the current hot season and to avoid raising prices unjustly.

Owners of factories and shopkeepers gave assurance of full cooperation.

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.

This meeting, held today (Tuesday), was led by Uruzgan Deputy Governor Al-Haj Mullah Bari Gul Akhund, and attended by the Head of Uruzgan Chamber of Commerce Al-Haj Habibullah Omar, Al-Haj Mullah Abdullah Sahib, and the Chamber's Financial and Administrative Director Mullah Fazlullah Bilal. They held an important working session with the Deputy Minister of Irrigation and Livestock, Al-Haj Mullah Baz Mohammad Faizan.

The delegation, representing the people of Uruzgan, raised issues from areas suffering from severe drought and water shortages. They requested the implementation of the following key and vital projects: construction of a check dam in Kore-e-Manda of Koheyano, rehabilitation of the check dam in Dahyak-e-Manda, reconstruction of the Sadmardi canal and its headworks, along with several other essential projects.

The delegation emphasized that these projects will not only solve agricultural problems for thousands of people, but will also bring significant improvements to livestock, horticulture, and the local economy, and help prevent water shortages.

The Deputy Minister of Irrigation and Livestock promised to share these concerns with the ministry’s technical team, conduct necessary evaluations, and assured that work on these projects will begin soon.

Date: 21/11/1446