Afghanistan, Aug. 6 -- A newly launched multi-billion-dollar energy project in Afghanistan is under scrutiny, with critics questioning its economic rationale and prospects in the current environment.
A $10 billion energy project launched by Azizi Group Energy, led by businessman Mirwais Azizi, has drawn skepticism from economic experts and former Afghanistan officials over its feasibility under the current rule. The ambitious plan aims to reduce unemployment and boost Afghanistan's economic independence by generating electricity from coal, gas, hydro, wind, and solar sources by 2032.
Critics argue that large-scale investment is unrealistic in Afghanistan due to the lack of political stability, absence of rule of law, and a functioning reg...