Herat woman employs dozens of female returnees
Amid a sharp rise in deportation of Afghan migrants from neighbouring Iran, many women have come back empty-handed with painful memories and they are now facing uncertainty about their future.
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Excessive mobile phone use during pregnancy: A silent threat to mother, fetal health
In today’s digital era, mobile phones have become an inseparable part of everyday life. However, doctors warn that excessive use of mobile phones during pregnancy may pose serious risks to both mother and the developing fetus.
Climate change, drought: A serious threat to Afghan agri sector, raising farmers’ concerns
Acute drought in parts of Afghanistan has psychologically impacted farmers who face serious economic hardships; with some even forced to leave their areas. They are urging the government and the international community for help.
Nearly 2.9m malnutrition cases registered over past year
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has reported nearly 2.9 million cases of malnourished women and children across the country over the past year.
Drought reduces wheat yield in Ghazni, farmers demand aid
A number of farmers in southern Ghazni province say their wheat yields significantly declined this year due to drought, calling on the government and aid organisations to provide them with drought-resistant seeds and other forms of support.
Clean water out of reach for remote Khost village residents
Residents of Babark Tana village in the Ali Sher district of southeastern Khost province say they have been lacking access to clean drinking water for years and as a result, they are forced to rely on stagnant, contaminated water from a local stream.
6 killed, 1 injured in Afghanistan last week
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Pakistan last week signed an agreement on feasibility study of the ‘Trans-Afghan railway project. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees arrived in Kabul today amid continued forced deportation of Afghan refugees from Iran and the UN allocated $10 million in aid for refugees.
Women, children risk health carrying heavy water containers
Consecutive droughts and declining groundwater level have forced women and children in several parts of Kabul to carry heavy water containers over long distances every day--- a task that, according to doctors, can lead to health complications such as spinal disc issues, joint pain and kidney problems.
Early pregnancy after cesarean unsafe, doctors warn
A number of obstetricians and gynecologists warn that early pregnancy after a cesarean section can endanger the health of both mother and baby.
250 schools in Ghazni lack buildings
The Department of Education says around 250 out of 771 schools in southern Ghazni province still lack buildings and their students study under the shade of trees and walls.
Mass deportations: Thousands return from Iran empty-handed
Amid an unprecedented surge in the deportations of Afghan migrants from Iran, thousands of families have returned to the country empty-handed.
Kandahar traders urge swift action on Pakistani tariffs
Grape traders in southern Kandahar province have expressed serious concerns over Pakistan’s high customs tariffs on Afghan fresh fruits, urging the caretaker government to take urgent action.
Acute drought hits Daikundi livestock keepers hard
In the barren plains and treeless slopes of Daikundi’s mountains—where lush pastures once sustained thousands of livestock—a different picture of rural life is now painted: hungry herds and desperate herders.
4,000 measles cases registered in Afghanistan in six months
As some doctors in the capital Kabul report a rise in measles cases among children, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) confirms registering 4,000 suspected cases across the country in the first half of the current calendar year.
Kabul water crisis: Experts urge immediate launch of Panjsher project
With a worrying decline in groundwater levels in Kabul, environmental experts warn that any delay in launching the Panjshir Water Transfer Project could push the capital into a severe water crisis.
Govt urged to pave way for child returnees’ education
A number of families who recently returned to southern Ghazni province from Pakistan have urged the caretaker government and relevant organistations to provide education opportunities for their children,
Once thriving Herat silk thread industry about to vanish
The once-thriving silk thread industry in western Herat province has nearly vanished, with only one workshop left standing out of more than 250 that once buzzed with life and craftsmanship.
Drought impacts farms, threatens livelihoods in Ghor
Climate change and consecutive droughts have led to drying of agricultural lands in some parts of western Ghor province, rendering them barren and leaving many farmers in the region struggling to provide for their families.
Training programmes: Youth aspirations, opportunities, challenges
More than 182,000 individuals have graduated from technical, vocational and professional trainings across the country over the past four years, according to government statistics.
Local classes serve as remedy to school dropouts in Daikundi
Hard to access areas and geographical dispersion of central Daikundi province has not only made provision of basic life services difficult, but in some areas created serious obstacles to children’s education. Some national and international institutions, in cooperation…
Doctors, parents praise Pajhwok report on unhealthy snacks
Chief physician at the Indira Gandhi Children’s Hospital and several other medical professionals have praised Pajhwok’s recent report titled “Chemical-laden snacks harm children’s health”, calling it an effective step in raising public awareness and urging action from relevant authorities to stop the sale of harmful food products targeting children.
Gand Afghani a vital source of income for women
In a traditional clothing workshop in Kabul, dozens of women are busy producing Gand Afghani garments—outfits adorned with designs inspired by the diverse cultural heritage of Afghanistan’s provinces.
Watermelon yield shrinks in Khost due to drought
Farmers in southeastern Khost province report a drastic decrease in watermelon harvest due to drought this year and are asking the government to provide water for their crops as well as assist them in areas of improved seeds, fertilizers and pesticides.
Pens of hope: Shiberghan women learn literacy
In a modest classroom tucked away in Shiberghan, the capital of northern Jawzjan province, elderly women and young girls sit shoulder to shoulder, gripping their pens with determination.
