ZARANJ (Pajhwok): Residents of northwestern Nimroz province complain of an unprecedented surge in drinking water prices, but the municipality claims controlling the rates by issuing a price list.
Benafsha Barakzai, a teacher, told Pajhwok Afghan News a 20-litre jerry can of drinking water cost 15-20 afghanis.
She recalled the same quantity of drinking water could be purchased for nine afghanis last week.
Massoud Bahrami, a resident of Zaranj, said: “Despite the presence of Helmand river, Kamal Khan dam and seasonal rains in the province, people are still affected by drought.”
Bahrami added due to a sharp increase in . . .
