Water crisis with Afghanistan explained in Pashto

Описание: Afghanistan-Pakistan Water Crisis: The Battle for the Kabul & Kunar Rivers (2026)

While the world’s attention is often elsewhere, a high-stakes "Water War" is brewing in South Asia. As of 2026, the lack of a formal water-sharing treaty between Afghanistan and Pakistan has reached a breaking point, leading to border skirmishes, military alerts, and a race for infrastructure dominance.

In this video (explained in Pashto), we break down why the Kabul River Basin is the most dangerous flashpoint in the region.

Key Insights in this Video:

The Kunar River Dam Project: Why Afghanistan’s decision to build new reservoirs on the Kunar River has "rattled" Islamabad and what it means for downstream flows into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The Kabul River Tension: A deep dive into the 2026 status of the Shatoot Dam and other irrigation projects that could reduce Pakistan's water inflow by up to 16%.

No Treaty, No Trust: Why the absence of an "Indus Waters Treaty" equivalent for the Kabul River makes every dam a potential trigger for conflict.