Features and Investigative Reports

KABUL (Pajhwok): Monis Nazari, a woman who returned to the country after years of migration, says that with the support and cooperation of her husband,

Preserving one’s mother tongue is a serious challenge for Afghan migrants living abroad, but experts say that if native languages are forgotten within families, part of the culture and identity of future generations will gradually disappear.

Some farmers in southern Ghazni have expressed concern over declining orchard yields due to climate change, calling on relevant authorities to provide drought-resistant saplings, improved seeds and support to control plant diseases.

Experts and farmers in several provinces of the country have highlighted improvements in agriculture following recent rainfall, describing it as an opportunity to revive vegetation cover and reduce the impacts of drought.

Experts and orchard owners in western Badghis say that despite a significant decline in pistachio forests in recent years, their restoration and the establishment of standard orchards could benefit thousands of families. They add that investment in processing and access to domestic and international markets could also turn pistachios into an important export product for the country.

ZARANJ (Pajhwok): Following a Pajhwok report on the shortage of diagnostic equipment at Nimroz Hospital, the Ministry of Public Health announced the purchase of medical

HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): A young man in Herat has launched a mobile “Book Courier” initiative, delivering books to homes across the capital and districts of

A number of teachers in southern Ghazni province have called for the launch of plot distribution in a designated township, noting that all legal procedures have been completed but the process has yet to begin.

A woman entrepreneur in northern Jawzjan province has transformed a small dairy initiative into a growing business that produces dairy products and creates jobs for women.

KABUL (Pajhwok): A small bag-tailoring workshop established by a woman in Kabul city is lively and busy—a place where sewing machines are lined up in

A number of women engaged in handicrafts in southern Ghazni province say they are incurring losses due to the lack of a designated marketplace for their products, despite producing a wide range of goods. Local officials, however, say a dedicated market for women will be established in the near future.

ZARANJ (Pajwak): Many young people and adolescents in the capital of north-western Nimroz are forced to work while continuing their education in order to support