Industrialists in southern Kandahar have called for the relocation of Kochis (nomads) who have settled on 500 acres of land designated for the provincial industrial park. Officials, however, have assured that efforts are ongoing to resolve the issue.
After the publication of a Pajhwok report on Zeb-ul-Nisa, the founder of a tailoring workshop in northern Jawzjan, the province’s Women’s Chamber of Commerce has extended support to her and provided training and advisory opportunities.
Following the publication of a Pajhwok report highlighting concerns over the accumulation of waste in the capital of western of Herat, several residents say that sanitation conditions have improved in recent days. The city municipality has also reported an increase in the volume of waste collected.
Farida Wakilzada, a young Afghan woman who learned the art of resin work while living abroad, is now using her skills in Afghanistan to produce decorative items and resin jewellery. Beyond contributing significantly to her family’s income, she also teaches this craft to others.
As winter approaches, many residents of Kabul have raised concerns over rising air pollution—a problem that, according to doctors, has serious and harmful consequences for public health. They advise that people use air-purifying masks when moving around outdoors.
Aqila Mohammadi, a young midwife in central Daikundi province who successfully assisted in more than 400 deliveries over the past four years, says she feels the greatest sense of peace when reduces a mother’s pain and helps deliver a healthy baby.
In the Terminal area of Zaranj city, the capital of northwestern Nimroz province, dozens of internally displaced and returning families are enduring the harsh winter under old, tattered tents. Mothers and fathers, trying to shield their children from the biting cold, hold them close and appeal to the government and charitable organizations for urgent help.
A number of residents in Herat say the rising population and increasing number of vehicles have led to more garbage heaps in the capital of the western province, turning the situation into one of their major concerns.
Every early morning, the clatter of donkeys’ hooves, rattling of handcarts and the sound of water containers break the village silence as residents walk for up to an hour to fetch water from wells, some of which supply…
Some people engage in unhealthy competition with others, but experts say that comparing oneself with others not only reduces levels of happiness, but can also lead to feelings of inferiority, social problems and even “dangerous decisions”. Religious scholar:…
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.
Some people and health specialists believe that mobile health teams are effective in remote areas of the country and are calling for their expansion, while the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) says it is focusing on meeting people’s…
The establishment of supplementary classes in western Ghor province has been widely welcomed by students, parents and education experts alike, who believe these sessions are affective in enhancing children’s learning and call for their expansion.
