TALOQAN (Pajhwok): A key bridge between northern Takhar and northeastern Badakhshan provinces was inaugurated after its construction on Sunday, officials said.
At the inauguration ceremony, Takhar rural development director, Sebghatullah Ahmadi, said the bridge was 200 meters long and six meters wide.
He said the bridge in Nahr Chaman area of Taloqan, the provincial capital, shortened the distance between Takhar and Badakhshan provinces.
Jawad Hejri, Takhar governor’s spokesman, said the bridge was constructed with funds from the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD).
Besides shortening distance between the two . . .
