Afghanistan: Extensive Gold Mining Alters Course of Panj River, Raising Environmental Concerns in Afghanistan

Feb 17, 2026
Atlas Press
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Najibullah Sadid, a water resources researcher, has announced that extensive gold mining from the bed of the Panj River has caused the river’s course to shift toward Tajikistan in some areas. He warned that Afghanistan is paying a heavy price for this process, which has severely impacted the environment and water resources.