Imported Electricity Reaches Sayed Karam District in Paktia
The electricity transmission project from Uzbekistan to Sayed Karam district in Paktia province has begun with a cost of 45 million Afghanis.
Local officials in Paktia state that, upon the instructions of the acting Minister of Interior, this project will cover not only Sayed Karam district but also parts of Ahmadabad district.
Ehsanullah Jamal, the district governor of Sayed Karam, said: “The demand for electricity that we had made to the officials of the Islamic Emirate has, been fulfilled after the arrival of Khalifa Sahib [acting minister of interior].”
Residents of Sayed Karam district have expressed happiness about this initiative.
Shirin Gul, a resident of Sayed Karam, said: “Work has begun, and the people are very happy. The promise made to us has been fulfilled.”
Asil Khan, another resident of the district, added: “If electricity comes, factories will be established here, and there will be more illumination.”
However, some residents of remote areas in Sayed Karam district are calling for the expansion of this electricity project to other parts of the district.
Arabuddin Hamdard, a resident of Sayed Karam, said: “This project is only being implemented in the center of Sayed Karam district. We want it to extend to remote areas as well.”
Sabir, another resident of the district, said: “We urge the government to expand this project to other areas, and people hope that electricity will reach all areas.”
Meanwhile, local officials of Paktia have announced plans to expand the electricity network.
Abdul Rahman Mukhlis, acting deputy director of operations for Paktia Electricity, said: “The Breshna Directorate [electricity directorate] is striving to provide reliable and sustainable electricity to its customers in Paktia province. We are working to expand electricity projects so that everyone benefits from the light of electricity.”
Sayed Karam is one of the eastern districts of Paktia province.
Along this route, there are seven other districts whose residents are also demanding the expansion of the imported electricity network to their areas.
