Features and Investigative Reports

Badghis pistachios hold high economic potential, need investment: Experts

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.

Medical equipment purchased for Nimroz hospital after Pajhwok report

Herat youth launches mobile “Book Courier” to deliver books to homes

Ghazni teachers demand start of delayed plot distribution

Balkh residents seek permanent solution to Amu river threat

Abdul Sabour Seerat

6 Aug 2024 - 16:23

Residents of Shortapa district in northern Balkh province say despite efforts to fortify the Amu River banks, its waves continue to pose a significant threat to their safety and livelihoods.

Nuristanis decry lack of infrastructure despite National Park status

Qazafi Mal

6 Aug 2024 - 08:35

Residents of eastern Nuristan province have voiced their frustration over the lack of a main road and other facilities despite its designation as a national park five years ago.

Long-term use of sedatives causes addiction

Shaima Sediqi

5 Aug 2024 - 19:21

A neurologist and psychiatrist in Nimroz province has warned the excessive use of sedative medications can lead to addiction. He recommends the avoidance of continuous use of downers.

Khost volleyball players demand standard stadium

Yousuf Mangal

5 Aug 2024 - 15:26

Volleyball players on Monday complained about the lack of a standard ground in southeastern Khost province, asking the government to pay attention to the problem.

Passengers, drivers decry lousy highway condition

Ahmad Farzam

5 Aug 2024 - 14:05

FAIZABAD (Pajhwok): A number of passengers and drivers say parts of the Baharak-Jurm highway in Badakhshan province are damaged, urging officials to pay attention to

Helmand youth imparts free education to 300 children at home

Rizwanullah Bilal

5 Aug 2024 - 08:41

A youth in Greshk district of southern Helmand province started imparting free education to children including girls up to the third grade at his home two years ago, but he complains about a shortage of classrooms and stationery.

Herat nomads demand govt support, veterinary services

Benyamin Bariz

3 Aug 2024 - 16:33

For nomads ranching is the most basic economic activity in western Herat province, but they complain about not being supported by the government and they lack access to veterinary services.

Ghor women entrepreneurs seek support amid stagnant business

Nasrin Sayedi

3 Aug 2024 - 16:16

Women entrepreneurs in western Ghor province are concerned about their stagnated businesses and are calling for increased government and donor support.

Sumira plans to expand business, hire more workers

Wida Qalandari

1 Aug 2024 - 16:44

Initially investing just 7,000 afghanis, Sumira Mohammadi started her business three years ago by selling Bolani in Kabul and then she opened a restaurant and now she plans to open her restaurant’s new branch in near future.

Under age marriages have consequences: Experts

Shaima Sediqi

29 Jul 2024 - 23:55

ZARANJ (Pajhwok): Naz Gul, 11, a resident of Zaranj City in northwestern Nirmoz province, was forced to get married two years back by their drug-addicted

50 people, mostly children, drown in Afghanistan this year

Ahmad Sohaib Hasrat

29 Jul 2024 - 15:50

Since April this year, 50 individuals drowned in rivers in 15 provinces of Afghanistan and most of the victims, 90 percent, happened to be youth and children, according to Pajhwok's findings.

Jawzjan women farmers demand refined seeds, fertilizers

Raqiba Poya Aziz

28 Jul 2024 - 16:57

Women farmers in northern Jawzjan province are calling on the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) to support them by providing refined seeds, fertilizers, and marketing assistance to improve their yields.

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