The district was badly destroyed during the 1996-2001 Afghan Civil War in fighting between the Taliban and the Northern Alliance.

[6] There are main roads connecting the district with Dasht-i-Archi, and Taloqan, the provincial capital, but they are mined.

There is a smaller road connecting Khwaja Ghar with Dashti Qala District.

[15] The Taliban started challenging the government for control of Khwaja Ghar in early 2010, receiving support from insurgents in Dashte Archi District.

[12] In August 2006, the Taliban took control of the district center for a short period of time before being pushed back by security forces.

[2] 40% of employed people work in agriculture, hunting, fishing, or foresting- making it is the biggest sector in Khwaja Ghar.

Irrigation is provided by the Taloqan River, but the water level is low by the time it reaches Khwaja Ghar.

[4] Agricultural output is low due to lack of seeds, training, modern farming methods, equipment, and cold storage houses.

Khwaja Ghar suffers from a lack of drinking water, doctors, and professional midwives.