Features and Investigative Reports

A number of residents in Herat say the rising population and increasing number of vehicles have led to more garbage heaps in the capital of the western province, turning the situation into one of their major concerns.

KABUL (Pajhwok): Every early morning, the clatter of donkeys’ hooves, rattling of handcarts and the sound of water containers break the village silence as residents

KABUL (Pajhwok): Some people engage in unhealthy competition with others, but experts say that comparing oneself with others not only reduces levels of happiness, but

Residents of central Daikundi province built or renovated 68 schools this year on self-help basis because considering the lack of educational buildings a serious challenge. Officials and experts see this move a clear sign of people’s participation in the growth of education and upbringing of children.

Some residents of remote areas in the Bandar and Lulash districts of northern Faryab province have raised concerns about the lack of health centres and the inaccessibility of roads. They say that to transfer patients to clinics in district centres, they are often forced to travel for hours along difficult routes using horses or mules—a situation that, in some cases, has resulted in loss of life.

In six villages of northwestern Nimroz province, the solo primary school has been closed since last four years due to the shortage of teachers, leaving most children without education and others forced to travel long distances to attend school.

Many children in Kabul are deprived of school and recreation due to household responsibilities and work in the markets, despite education, play and healthy development being their fundamental rights.

Several widows in northern Jawzjan province report that following the deaths of their husbands, they have been struggling with poverty and psychological distress, and are deeply concerned about the future of their children.

A number of Kabul residents and health experts have raised concerns about the quality of some sausage and burger meat available in the market, calling for stricter oversight by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH).

At a time when many youths’ futures depend on the Kankor exam, some teachers go beyond traditional teaching to transform lives—among them is Engineer Ahmaduddin Muzammil.

After a period of staying at home without work, Eifa Alkozai entered economic and artistic activities by establishing an art gallery in Kabul, creating employment not only for herself, but also job and training opportunities for more than 30 other women.

The price of silver in global markets has more than doubled in less than one year and has also followed a sharp upward trend in Afghanistan. Economic experts attribute the rise to a reduction in interest rates by the US Federal Reserve, increased global demand, and the world’s growing shift towards green energy.