Blacksmith industry on the verge of collapse in Jalalabad
Blacksmiths in Jalalabad city, the capital of eastern Nangarhar province, say their business is almost on the verge of collapse due to the import of similar products from abroad.
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Jalalabad residents say run out of space to bury deceased
Residents of Jalalabad city, the capital of eastern Nangarhar province, have asked the municipality to allocate land for a new cemetery. They say one of the largest cemeteries, Maqam Khan, is also full in addition to others and…
Prioritise water management, experts urge IEA
Experts and researchers have called on the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) to make water management a top priority and seek international financial and technical assistance.
NEPA prevents hunting of 26,000 wild animals in 3 years
The National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) says it prevented 26,000 wild animals from being hunted in different provinces and arrested 71 poachers in the past three years. NEPA deputy director Dr. Zainul Abedain Abid told Pajhwok Afghan News…
Jalalabad poultry sellers call municipality’s decision unjust
The municipality has directed poultry sellers to slaughter chickens at the slaughterhouse in Jalalabad city, the capital of eastern Nangarhar province.
Disabled Hassanzada now a successful entrepreneur in Samangan
In a corner of Aibak city, the capital of northern Samangan province, a group of young people and teenagers is busy repairing and fixing mobile phones.
Female restaurateur seeks govt, donor support
A female entrepreneur, who has established a restaurant exclusively for women in northwestern Nimroz province, says she plans to hire more women as her business grows.
Vaccinate children against deadly measles, families urged
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reports an increase in suspected measles cases in the country this year.
Balkh residents ask govt to reconstruct Airgank road
Residents and drivers in northern Balkh province have asked the government to reconstruct the Airgank road that connects Mazar-i-Sharif with Kunduz province.
Solar energy use suggested to curb air pollution
Some residents and environmental activists in Bamyan have voiced serious concern at growing air pollution in the province.
Govt urged to support Daikundi female handicraft producers
While expecting support from the government, a number of female handicraft producers in central Daikundi province say they plan to switch to other alternative professions such as embroidery and tailoring due to lack of buyers.
Fix flood-damaged infrastructure, govt urged
Some residents of central Uruzgan province have demanded the reconstruction of roads, bridges and culverts that were destroyed by floods in their areas.
Low wage discourages Baghlan carpet weavers
Some carpet weavers in northern Baghlan say that their interest in the traditional handicraft industry of carpet weaving has waned due to the lack of attention from the government and institutions.
At least 4 checkups considered vital during pregnancy period
Obstetricians and gynecologists have considered care during pregnancy important and according to them being looked after during this period could prevent the risks of miscarriage, premature births, and the death of the mother and child.
U-17 football team to appear strong side in AFC 2025: Manuchaiher
Coach of the national Under-17 football team has said that he and the National Football Federation (NFF) have wider plans to make the national squad a strong side in the 2025 Asian Football Cup (AFC).
Samangan entrepreneurs seek support to expand business
A woman entrepreneur in northern Samangan province has created a small dairy factory with 40,000 afs initial investment and generated jobs for tens of other vulnerable women.
11 Khost health centres operate in rented houses
Public Health Department of southeastern Khost province says about 11 clinics are functioning in improper rented houses due shortage of own buildings.
Herat’s bead-making industry thrives amid rising demand
The only bead-making workshop is reviving an ancient craft while producing and exporting high-quality prayer beads (tasbih) to international markets, alongside growing domestic sales within Afghanistan.
Avoid self-medication for children with pneumonia: Doctors
Doctors are warning that with the onset of cold weather, respiratory illnesses—particularly pneumonia—is on the rise among children.
Doctors: Herbal medicines beneficial but can’t remove cysts
Some social media users and herbal medicine sellers claim that using herbal teas can remove uterine and ovarian cysts.
Paktia public schools short of 1,100 teachers: Faroqi
More than 330 public schools in southeastern Paktia province have been faced with a shortage of 1,100 teachers, an official said on Tuesday.
Drought-hit Daikundi farmers turn to planting pistachio trees
Some farmers in central Daikundi province say pistachio tree planting has recently gained momentum in the province because its trees are well-suited to the climate of most districts.
Badakhshan gardeners seek standard cold stores to preserve products
Some gardeners in northeastern Badakhshan province have complained about the shortage of standard cold stores for the protection of their yield and asked the government to address their problem by constructing cold stores.
Balkh’s Chahar Bolak residents face scarcity of clean water
Residents of Chahar Bolak district in northern Ballkh province say they lack access to potable water and want the government to resolve this issue.
