Features and Investigative Reports

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.

A number of women and girls working in restaurants in Kabul city—ranging from management roles to waitressing and cleaning—have not only created a calm and safe environment for female customers, but are also helping meet the economic needs of their families.

Fresh figures from the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) show 130 pharmaceutical factories are currently operating across Afghanistan, producing more than 60 types of medicines.

Some farmers in southern Ghazni province have welcomed the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) decision to suspend trade with Pakistan, but stress that agricultural products require reliable market access and that proper cold storage facilities must be established to prevent spoilage.