Also, I suspect the real game is going to be the US offers money, the Taliban goes to China and asks them to give them an offer, China does and then they reject the US offer and accept the Chinese offer.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5777270&forum_id=2...id.#49281896)

The Taliban are undertaking major infrastructure projects to project governance, attract foreign investment, and integrate Afghanistan into regional trade networks. Projects focus on energy, water management, roads, and railways, though challenges like funding and political instability persist.

Water management and energy

Qosh Tepa Canal: This significant project aims to divert water from the Amu Darya River to irrigate 550,000 hectares of farmland in northern Afghanistan.

Status: The first phase was completed in October 2023, and the second phase is underway.

Implications: The project has the potential to revitalize the agricultural sector but has raised concerns with neighboring countries about water usage and potential ecological damage.

Energy initiative with Azizi Energy: In August 2025, the Taliban signed a $10 billion memorandum of understanding with the private firm Azizi Energy to generate 10,000 megawatts of electricity over ten years.

Status: The phased construction began in August 2025 with a 200-megawatt solar plant in Kabul.

Kajaki Dam: The Taliban-led government continues work on the Kajaki hydroelectric dam in Helmand province.

Status: As of January 2025, the second phase of the project had increased power generation to 151 MW and was nearing completion.

Kamal Khan Dam: In February 2025, authorities inaugurated the third phase of the Kamal Khan Dam in Nimruz province, which will help manage flooding and irrigate farmland.

TAPI Pipeline: The revival of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline is a key energy project.

Status: As of September 2024, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan announced the official resumption of construction on the Afghan section.

CASA-1000 Project: This energy superhighway will transmit electricity from Central Asia to South Asia.

Status: As of early 2025, the project was still under construction, and it is expected to generate transit revenues for Afghanistan upon completion.

Transport infrastructure

Salang Highway and Tunnel: The crucial Salang highway and tunnel, which links northern and southern Afghanistan, is undergoing major repairs.

Status: The reconstruction involves domestic companies and has included periodic road closures throughout 2024 and 2025.

Afghan Ring Road: The Taliban are focused on completing the ring road, which they say will enhance trade by connecting Afghanistan to key regional economic hubs.

Road to Mes Aynak Copper Mine: In July 2024, the Taliban started building a road to the Mes Aynak copper mine to facilitate the long-delayed Chinese mining project.

Railway development

Trans-Afghan Railway: This proposed project aims to connect Uzbekistan and Pakistan through Afghanistan, creating a key regional trade corridor.

Status: In April 2025, Uzbekistan and Russia signed agreements for the project, and a feasibility study is set for 2025.

Kazakhstan-Afghanistan-Turkmenistan Rail: This project aims to create a route from the Turkmenistan border to the Pakistan border via Herat and Kandahar.

Status: In 2024, Kazakhstan and Afghanistan confirmed their interest and Kazakhstan pledged $500 million for the railway.

Khaf-Herat Railway: This rail network connects Afghanistan and Iran and is already partially operational.

Status: The final segment is scheduled for completion in March 2026.

Funding and challenges

Funding: Projects are financed through various methods, including regional partners like Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, and China. Private sector investments are also occurring, such as the Azizi Energy project.

Challenges: The Taliban's infrastructure ambitions face significant hurdles, including diplomatic isolation, difficulty accessing the global banking system, security risks, and the overall weakness of Afghanistan's economy. While the Taliban promotes a secure environment for investment, concerns persist over security and regulatory oversight.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5777270&forum_id=2...id.#49281921)

The United States–Taliban deal, officially known as the Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan between the United States of America and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (commonly known as the Taliban and not recognized by the United States as a state) and commonly known as the Doha Accord,[1] was a peace agreement signed by the United States and the Taliban on 29 February 2020 in Doha, Qatar, with intent to bring an end to the 2001–2021 war in Afghanistan.[2][3] Negotiated for the U.S. by Zalmay Khalilzad for the first Trump administration,

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5777270&forum_id=2...id.#49283390)

Biden ordered the U.S. to abandon Bagram in the middle of the night, leaving the Kabul evacuation completely exposed

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5777270&forum_id=2...id.#49283399)

The U.S.–Taliban deal also dealt with the withdrawal from Afghanistan of "all military forces of the United States, its allies, and Coalition partners, including all non-diplomatic civilian personnel, private security contractors, trainers, advisors, and supporting services personnel". The Trump administration agreed to an initial reduction of U.S. troops in Afghanistan from 13,000 to 8,600 within 135 days (i.e., by July 2020), followed by a full withdrawal within 14 months (i.e., by 1 May 2021),

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5777270&forum_id=2...id.#49283403)

Biden pulling out of Bagram like he did accelerated the Taliban takeover, and we’d still be there if we hadn’t run away in the middle of the night. not to mention the tragedies that occurred in Kabul because of this stupid decision

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5777270&forum_id=2...id.#49283429)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RmQTYLD398

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5777270&forum_id=2...id.#49282092)