Public Works Ministry Highlights Afghanistan’s Strategic Economic Role Ebadullah.Ebadi Sun, 05/17/2026 - 20:36 Author TOLOnews Profile Photo Author Short Bio TOLOnews is Afghanistan’s first 24-hour TV/online news channel covering national, regional and world affairs. Author Job TV Network Business The Ministry of Public Works of the Islamic Emirate says that, given its strategic location, Afghanistan is on the path to becoming one of the region’s most important economic connectivity hubs. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, new transportation routes through Afghanistan could connect Central Asian countries to South Asia and global markets.