Features and Investigative Reports

A number of families who recently returned to southern Ghazni province from Pakistan have urged the caretaker government and relevant organistations to provide education opportunities for their children,

The once-thriving silk thread industry in western Herat province has nearly vanished, with only one workshop left standing out of more than 250 that once buzzed with life and craftsmanship.

Climate change and consecutive droughts have led to drying of agricultural lands in some parts of western Ghor province, rendering them barren and leaving many farmers in the region struggling to provide for their families.

More than 182,000 individuals have graduated from technical, vocational and professional trainings across the country over the past four years, according to government statistics.

NEILI (Pajhwok): Hard to access areas and geographical dispersion of central Daikundi province has not only made provision of basic life services difficult, but in

Chief physician at the Indira Gandhi Children’s Hospital and several other medical professionals have praised Pajhwok’s recent report titled “Chemical-laden snacks harm children’s health”, calling it an effective step in raising public awareness and urging action from relevant authorities to stop the sale of harmful food products targeting children.

In a traditional clothing workshop in Kabul, dozens of women are busy producing Gand Afghani garments—outfits adorned with designs inspired by the diverse cultural heritage of Afghanistan’s provinces.

Farmers in southeastern Khost province report a drastic decrease in watermelon harvest due to drought this year and are asking the government to provide water for their crops as well as assist them in areas of improved seeds, fertilizers and pesticides.

In a modest classroom tucked away in Shiberghan, the capital of northern Jawzjan province, elderly women and young girls sit shoulder to shoulder, gripping their pens with determination.

The prolonged drought and declining groundwater levels have led to a sharp decline in rice cultivation across western Herat province, fueling concerns among local farmers.

Residents of Kandahar city, the capital of southern Kandahar province, report groundwater levels have plummeted beyond 100 meters, with most wells having dried up.

The rising availability of snacks like "papar," chips, and biscuits with appealing colorful packaging has boosted sales for shopkeepers, but health experts and the Ministry of Public Health warn that some of these foods contain chemical and artificial colors and flavor enhancers that pose long-term risks to children's health.