In an effort to bring economic development to the area, Zabul province's first air strip was built just outside the city in 2006.[17] It is a dirt runway. The first flight brought in supplies for PRT Zabul and other organizations trying to rebuild the area. Three years later, a girls school was built to attempt to improve education in the area.[18] An initial school supply and prayer mat donation was made, and regular book drops and school supply donations were made until the PRT left in 2013.[19] Clean water programs around the city improved the availability of clean water sources.[20] In 2009, efforts were completed to improve the water system at the old Qalat City Hospital to bring clean drinking water to patients there.[21]