Features and Investigative Reports

A woman in western Herat province has established a carpet-weaving workshop at her own expense, creating opportunities for professional training and income generation for more than 50 other women and girls.

Officials at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) say laboratory analyses show some imported teas contain artificial coloring agents.

NEILI (Pajhwok): A determined woman is taking bold steps toward economic self-reliance and reaching out to other women to support them in gaining financial independence while women face economic hardships in central Daikundi province.

At least 32 traffic accidents have occurred along the Kabul–Kandahar highway passing through southern Ghazni province over the past three months, leaving around 100 people dead or injured, officials and residents said.

A number of farmers in southern Kandahar province say the water level in Dahla Dam has sharply decreased due to heavy sedimentation and lack of rainfall, severely affecting agriculture and orchards.

KABUL (Pajhwok): Some international organizations estimated Afghanistan’s population at 42.6 million people in 2024, but the National Statistics and Information Authority (ASIA) declares these figures

KABUL (Pajhwok): A number of Afghan women, sharing their experiences and activities concerning family, education, economy, health and the environment, say that despite numerous challenges,

KABUL (Pajhwok): Climate change has also adversely affected the health sector in Afghanistan and has led to an increase in some diseases. Analysts say that

KABUL (Pajhwok): As the current academic year draws to a close, a number of Afghan girls--- who stress that observing the Islamic hijab is their religious duty--- are calling on the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) to allow them to return to high schools and universities in the upcoming academic year.

A number of women in western Herat province have established small pickle-making workshops to help meet their families’ needs. However, they complain about a sluggish market and the lack of opportunities to sell their products.

NEILI (Pajhwok): Orchard owners in Daikundi say almonds have proved resilient to water shortages and remain the only crop sustaining local livelihoods, even as recent droughts have severely affected agriculture in the central province.

A number of residents in southern Ghazni province say that due to the ongoing drought and severe air pollution, many people have been suffering from various illnesses.