Features and Investigative Reports

A number of repatriated families in central Uruzgan province complain about not having permanent shelters and call on the government to provide them assistance to build their own houses.

Some residents in southeastern Paktia province have demanded the resumption of 50-bed Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) operation.

A woman in northern Jawzjan province has established a photography studio for the first time and says if she is supported, she will provide females with jobs and trainings.

Some students in the Chaharbulok district of northern Balkh province have complained about the shortage of teachers and non-availability of school buildings and drinking water.

MEHTARLAM (Pajhwok): Some people affected by natural disasters in eastern Laghman province have asked the government and aid-providing agencies for support in the construction of shelters on the eve of winter season.

A woman has opened a bakery with an investment of 7,000 afghanis in Zaranj, the capital of northwestern Nimroz province.

Some residents in northern Balkh province have complained that the prices of food items did not drop with the depreciation of dollar value.

Some residents of central Bamyan province express concern over high costs of wedding ceremonies what they terms ‘unpleasant traditions’ in society.

Farishta Hashimi, a Kabul-based businesswoman who started her business with an investment of $1,000, has now created job opportunities for 700 women.

A number of farmers in southeastern Paktia claim their apple-orchards were affected by plant diseases this year and their apple yield has reduced, an issue confirmed by local officials.

A year after the devastating earthquake in western Herat province, the affected people say they still need aid, urging the caretaker government and partner institutions to provide them with cash assistance.

KHOST CITY (Pajhwok): Pine nuts traders in southeastern Khost province say the dried fruit business is still being carried out in Pakistani rupees in the