Features and Investigative Reports

Fresh figures from the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) show 130 pharmaceutical factories are currently operating across Afghanistan, producing more than 60 types of medicines.

Some farmers in southern Ghazni province have welcomed the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) decision to suspend trade with Pakistan, but stress that agricultural products require reliable market access and that proper cold storage facilities must be established to prevent spoilage.

KABUL (Pajhwok): Some people and health specialists believe that mobile health teams are effective in remote areas of the country and are calling for their

The establishment of supplementary classes in western Ghor province has been widely welcomed by students, parents and education experts alike, who believe these sessions are affective in enhancing children’s learning and call for their expansion.

A young couple in northern Balkh province has returned to Afghanistan after living abroad for years and has invested 150,000 US dollars to set up a clothing production workshop--- a business that now provides employment and training opportunities for around 100 men and women.

Thousands of students in northern Jawzjan province still study in rented houses, under tents or in open spaces, with experts warning that the lack of proper educational infrastructure is negatively affecting learning quality and students’ health.

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has emphasized the need for continued support from the international community in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). The ministry announced that diagnostic and treatment services for TB are currently being provided free of charge at 3,189 health centers across Afghanistan.

Several residents of Kabul have complained about increasing power outages, saying the situation is disrupting their daily lives and work. Meanwhile, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) cited low electricity production and rising demand as the main causes and said practical measures are underway to resolve the problem permanently.

Farmers and orchard owners in southern Ghazni province complain about poor harvests this year due to drought and ask the government to construct dams to address water shortages.

A number of women and girls in Afghanistan are using various social media platforms not only to acquire practical skills such as painting and weaving decorative items but also to pursue religious and cultural education.

Maryam Mohammadi, a young woman from the capital Kabul, has turned her creativity and determination into a source of inspiration for many.

A woman in western Herat province has established a carpet-weaving workshop at her own expense, creating opportunities for professional training and income generation for more than 50 other women and girls.