A young couple in northern Balkh province has returned to Afghanistan after living abroad for years and has invested 150,000 US dollars to set up a clothing production workshop--- a business that now provides employment and training opportunities for around 100 men and women.
Thousands of students in northern Jawzjan province still study in rented houses, under tents or in open spaces, with experts warning that the lack of proper educational infrastructure is negatively affecting learning quality and students’ health.
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has emphasized the need for continued support from the international community in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). The ministry announced that diagnostic and treatment services for TB are currently being provided free of charge at 3,189 health centers across Afghanistan.
Several residents of Kabul have complained about increasing power outages, saying the situation is disrupting their daily lives and work. Meanwhile, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) cited low electricity production and rising demand as the main causes and said practical measures are underway to resolve the problem permanently.
Farmers and orchard owners in southern Ghazni province complain about poor harvests this year due to drought and ask the government to construct dams to address water shortages.
A number of women and girls in Afghanistan are using various social media platforms not only to acquire practical skills such as painting and weaving decorative items but also to pursue religious and cultural education.
Maryam Mohammadi, a young woman from the capital Kabul, has turned her creativity and determination into a source of inspiration for many.
A woman in western Herat province has established a carpet-weaving workshop at her own expense, creating opportunities for professional training and income generation for more than 50 other women and girls.
Officials at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) say laboratory analyses show some imported teas contain artificial coloring agents.
A determined woman is taking bold steps toward economic self-reliance and reaching out to other women to support them in gaining financial independence while women face economic hardships in central Daikundi province.
At least 32 traffic accidents have occurred along the Kabul–Kandahar highway passing through southern Ghazni province over the past three months, leaving around 100 people dead or injured, officials and residents said.
A number of farmers in southern Kandahar province say the water level in Dahla Dam has sharply decreased due to heavy sedimentation and lack of rainfall, severely affecting agriculture and orchards.
Some international organizations estimated Afghanistan’s population at 42.6 million people in 2024, but the National Statistics and Information Authority (ASIA) declares these figures as inaccurate, saying that it has estimated Afghanistan’s population at 36.4 million in the current…
A number of Afghan women, sharing their experiences and activities concerning family, education, economy, health and the environment, say that despite numerous challenges, they strive to contribute to the betterment of society. Meanwhile, scholars and religious authorities also…
Climate change has also adversely affected the health sector in Afghanistan and has led to an increase in some diseases. Analysts say that people should be made aware of this issue and the government and the international community…
As the current academic year draws to a close, a number of Afghan girls--- who stress that observing the Islamic hijab is their religious duty--- are calling on the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) to allow them to return to high schools and universities in the upcoming academic year.
A number of women in western Herat province have established small pickle-making workshops to help meet their families’ needs. However, they complain about a sluggish market and the lack of opportunities to sell their products.
Orchard owners in Daikundi say almonds have proved resilient to water shortages and remain the only crop sustaining local livelihoods, even as recent droughts have severely affected agriculture in the central province.
A number of residents in southern Ghazni province say that due to the ongoing drought and severe air pollution, many people have been suffering from various illnesses.
Naz Rahimi, a young girl from Kabul, has turned her determination and online learning into a remarkable success.
Some women engaged in making handicrafts in northwestern Nimroz complain about low income despite their hard work and the lack of direct access to markets. They urge the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) to establish a special marketplace for selling their handmade products.
Some Afghan migrants who have returned from Iran to Zaranj, the capital of southwestern Nimroz province, are struggling not only with poverty and homelessness but also with deep psychological trauma.
More than 1,600 out-of-school individuals have joined literacy courses in central Daikundi province, bringing new hope and awareness, officials said on Sunday.
Specialists in mental and neurological disorders say that epilepsy is a treatable condition and if patients seek timely medical attention and adhere to a regular course of treatment, the seizures could be effectively prevented.
