Three months after Pajhwokpublished a report highlighting public complaints over the poor condition of the Chakhansur district road in southwestern Nimroz province, graveling work on the route has now been completed and the road has been reopened to…
A number of residents in southern Ghazni province say inactive traffic lights at major intersections in Ghazni city have caused congestion, disorder and traffic-related problems, while traffic officials say efforts are underway to reactivate the signals. Ghazni…
Residents of remote villages in the Chahar Burjak and Khashrod districts of southwestern Nimroz province say the lack of standard roads, limited healthcare services and long distances to schools have made daily life increasingly difficult, with some claiming…
The Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Department in southeastern Khost province says successful trials of five new agricultural crops, alongside various wheat and maize varieties, have been conducted at the Jawarsal Research Farm.
With the increase in cucumber farms in southern Ghazni province, farmers say a lack of proper markets and falling prices have seriously affected their businesses, leaving many unable to even cover production costs.
An artificial limb rehabilitation centre in southern Helmand province, which provided services to nearly 20,000 people last year, is helping disabled individuals return to normal life through prosthetic limbs, physiotherapy and counselling services.
Four young Afghan women in Kabul have launched an online bus ticket delivery platform, saying they are carrying out their work with ease while observing Islamic hijab. The women are part of a startup called “Qasid,” which they…
A number of orphaned and underprivileged children in western Ghor province say access to free education, provided by a young man, has not only eased their path to learning but also given them new hope for the future.
Nearly three months after the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced a ban on the use, purchase and sale of “Cacao King”, a cocoa-based weight-gain product, it is still being sold in some shops in the capital Kabul.
Zainab Ayubi, a young girl who has studied more than 300 religious books over the past four years and compiled a work titled “Seerat of the Mothers of the Believers”, says girls can make progress through a strong interest in education.
A woman has established a tailoring workshop in southern Ghazni province, providing employment and training opportunities for dozens of girls.
Monis Nazari, a woman who returned to the country after years of migration, says that with the support and cooperation of her husband, she has launched a new business focused on designing and organizing “nikah khana” arrangements and…
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.
Following a Pajhwok report on the shortage of diagnostic equipment at Nimroz Hospital, the Ministry of Public Health announced the purchase of medical equipment worth over 130 million afghanis and $20,000 for the facility. Pajhwok had reported on…
A young man in Herat has launched a mobile “Book Courier” initiative, delivering books to homes across the capital and districts of western province--- a move welcomed by cultural figures and local officials. Ghulam Farooq Mahmoodi, a…
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.
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 every corner and the steady hum of their operation, combined with the snip of scissors…
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 their families. Economic pressure, family responsibilities, and a lack of social support have caused the…
Wahida Karimi, a woman entrepreneur in northern Jawzjan province, launched a small tailoring workshop with an investment of $2,000 to help ease some of her family’s financial problems. Today, her business has expanded and created job opportunities for more than 200 other women.
