Features and Investigative Reports

Some residents in the capital Kabul say they and their family members have been infected with eye infections while physicians termed eye infection a contagious disease and urged patients to refer to the doctor as soon as possible.

Farmers in southern Ghazni province say this year’s apple harvest is satisfactory, but they do not have a market to sell them.

Some residents of northwestern Nimroz have once again complained about a high price of Iranian visas for this province compared to other provinces, saying an Iranian consulate should be established here in order to address the issue.

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.

Gynecologists want prospective couples to visit doctors for blood tests before getting married in order to prevent possible congenital disorders in their children.

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.