Environment – Pajhwok Afghan News

Daikundi “Green Future” drive gains wide public support

Following the publication of a Pajhwok Afghan News report about a youth-led campaign to revive mountain forests and pastures in central Daikundi province, the drive-organiser says the report has motivated people, leading to broad public support and participation in the initiative.

Drought, pollution cause rising illnesses in Ghazni

Kabul air quality ranks second most polluted: IQAir

Public cleaning campaign launched in Daikundi

Daikundi “Green Future” drive gains wide public support

Fatima Sorush

17 Nov 2025 - 14:42

Drought, pollution cause rising illnesses in Ghazni

Wahidullah Jumazada

20 Oct 2025 - 14:58

A number of residents in southern Ghazni province say that due to the ongoing drought and severe air pollution, many people have been suffering from various illnesses.

Kabul air quality ranks second most polluted: IQAir

Khawaja Nasir Ahmad Sidiqi

3 Oct 2025 - 14:52

Based on air quality monitoring organization IQAir, Lahore ranks as the world’s most polluted city, with Kabul coming in second, as particulate matter levels in the Afghan capital soared to 58 µg/m³ on Thursday.

Public cleaning campaign launched in Daikundi

Fatima Surosh

16 Sep 2025 - 15:51

The municipality of central Daikundi province on Tuesday launched a public cleaning campaign with the participation of local officials and some residents to promote the culture of urban cleanliness.

‘Green Future’ campaign: Daikundi activist’s efforts to restore forests, pastures

Fatima Surosh

10 Sep 2025 - 13:59

Climate change and years of neglect has stripped the mountains of central Daikundi province of their native forests and pastures, leaving them barren and lifeless. Now, a young environmental activist is striving to bring a “Green Future” back to the hills.

Clean Air Day: 99pc world population breathes polluted air

Hijratullah Kakar

7 Sep 2025 - 16:23

On the occasion of World Clean Air Day, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says that a safe and clean environment is one of the fundamental human rights.

Khalis-led team departs for Russia to attend Falcon Day

Ahmad Sohaib Hasrat

1 Sep 2025 - 14:45

Maulvi Mati-ul-Haq Khalis, Chief of the National Environmental Protection Authority (NEPA), on Monday departed for Russia at the head of a delegation to participate in the third International Forum for the Protection of Breeding of Birds of Prey.

Heavy rain, flash floods predicated in 12 provinces

Sharifa Sultani

9 Aug 2025 - 15:34

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) has predicated heavy rains and flash floods in 12 provinces of the country.

Seasonal winds in Nimroz seriously disturb daily life

Shima Sediqi

4 Aug 2025 - 15:11

In northwestern Nimroz province where rainfall has declined due to climate change and most of the land is arid and sandy, some residents in Zaranj, the provincial capital, say seasonal 120-day wind has a destructive impact on their lives.

Religious scholars urged to support environmental protection efforts

Ahmad Shah Erfanyar

1 Jul 2025 - 08:54

Participants of a gathering in Kabul on Monday identified excessive use of groundwater, burning of harmful fuels, use of weapons during the past wars and deforestation as key contributors to Afghanistan’s environmental challenges.

Afghanistan, Pakistan to form joint wildlife protection committee

Ahmad Sohaib Hasrat

6 Jun 2025 - 10:22

Afghan and Pakistani officials have emphasized the need for joint efforts to combat wildlife trafficking and have agreed to establish a joint committee for this purpose.

NPEA chief attends World Environmental Congress in Russia

Suhrab Sarwari

23 May 2025 - 10:31

National Environmental Protection Authority (NEPA) chief Maulvi Mati-ul-Haq Khalis, leading a delegation, has participated in the 11th Nevsky World Environmental Congress in Russia.

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