In late 2018, Namak Ab was considered to be government influenced, as opposed to the Taliban.

[7] The Taliban military chief for Namak Ab was captured in July 2020.

[8] A district administration complex was built in 2020, costing about 24,000,000 Afghani (about 310,000 USD).

[9] The district has a population of 13579, with a sex ratio of 53 males for every 50 females.

Namak Ab has roughly 2500 households, with an average size of 5.4 people.