Afghanistan Approves Five-Year Power Development Plan Ebadullah.Ebadi Tue, 07/07/2026 - 21:13 Author Liluma Qadiry Business A five-year electricity development plan for Afghanistan, previously approved by the Economic Commission chaired by Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, has now received final approval from the Leader of the Islamic Emirate. Under the plan, 25 power generation projects using domestic energy sources—including hydropower, solar, wind, and coal—will be implemented. The program also includes the completion of unfinished projects and the launch of new initiatives in power transmission lines, substations, and electricity distribution networks.