KABUL Federation of Trade Union (AAFTU) head says labour rights are trampled on in Afghanistan, asking government and international organisations to pay attention to workers’ welfare. On International Labor’s Day, AAFTU chief, Dr. Liaqat Adel, in an exclusive interview with…
A woman, who lost her husband to recent fighting in northern Kunduz province, has been forced to shoulder responsibility for looking after her children. Living in a rented house in the 2nd police district of Kunduz City,…
An old woman, who lost her spouse among 10 family members to the conflict, is currently living with her three widowed daughters in law and grandchildren in a ruined house in Panjwai district of southern Kandahar province.…
A policeman, blinded in both eyes during a roadside bombing during an operation with his both eyes were blinded in southern Helmand province, complains he has been left in the lurch after being incapacitated. “When I was perfect,…
KABUL, and wounded five others, the governor said on Monday, warning of serious trouble if urgent assistance was not delivered. Masooma Muradi, in an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, about 30 residential houses in each district had been damaged…
Education officialsin central Kapisa province have alleged some school buildings remained incomplete as contractors have left the province. Deputy Director of Education Abdul Rasul Safi told Pajhwok Afghan News construction work on school buildings in Mahmud Raqi,…
The governor on Thursday said Taliban militants recently launched attacks on Chinartu and Dehrawud districts of central Uruzgan province to capture the towns, but security forces pushed them back. Mohammad Nazir Kharotai, the newly appointed governor, told Pajhwok Afghan News…
KABUL’s political system and the huge challenge could be overcome by doing away with the culture of impunity, the European Union special representative in Kabul said on Sunday. In response to a recent Pajhwok Afghan News and The EU Delegation…
Reserve police units may be created to ratchet up pressure on militants in the eastern zone, a Public Order Police commander said on Sunday. Brig. Gen. Nasir Ahmad Safi, in an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, said…
KABUL says it has no preconditions for peace parleys with government, but will never compromise Islamic principles. In an exclusive interview with Q Afghan News, the HIA delegation’s chief, Eng. Mohammad Amin Karim, sounded optimistic about the outcome of peace…
Faramoz Rahimi from western Herat province, whotopped last week’s university entry test, aspires to become a doctor and servehis nation. In an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, he said he secured 340 out of 360 marks…
Plans to add new faculties to the Kandahar University, where thousands of students are enrolled from different provinces,have been hamstrung by a shortage of resources, officials. The university has 12 faculties, including medical, engineering, agriculture, Sharia Law,…
KABUL has expressed concern over widespread corruption in Afghanistan, offering the unity government assistance in the war on the scourge. Franz Michael Melbin made the remarks during an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News at the launch of the EU’s…
A 10-year-old child from southern Kandahar province, who lost his father in a suicide attack, says his family’s woes have considerably multiplied after the bombing. Wakil Ahmad complains no one, including the government, has helped his family…
Staff Sergeant Mohammad Nazir, a policeman who lost his eyes in a bomb attack by militants, blasts the government for ignoring him following his incapacitation. A resident of the Ismailkhel Mandozai district…
Ten-years-old Sibghatullah, whose father was killed during a fight with Taliban militants, sells bolanis to eke out a living for his family. The boy says his mother and siblings must starve when he returns home empty-handed after…
The Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC) chief on Thursday said he would not accept any new post if merely aimed at ousting him from the IECC. In an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, Abdul Sattar Sadat said…
A resident of southern Helmand province says his family has been struggling with numerous problems since their eldest brother was killed in a car bombing three years ago. The car suicide bombing that took place three years ago…
A recent suicide bombing in Kabul that killed 15 people and wounded 31 others -- most of them civilians -- has left several families in a state of mourning. Among the dead was a woman’s spouse who…
KABUL could only be resolved through dialogue. The unity government in Kabul has intensified its efforts at establishing peace in the country. The fourth quadrilateral meeting held in capital Kabul announced that Pakistan will host direct talks between the Afghan…
The provincial government spokesman for northern Balkh province on Saturday said he could not deny corruption in local departments but level of the menace was low here compared to other provinces. Munir Farhad, the spokesman for acting Governor…
A mother who lost her only son to a suicide attack in central Samangan province has been suffering from abject poverty and is unable to feed her grandchildren. Aytash, 73, is living with her widowed daughter-in-law and three…
Afghan actor Abdul Hafiz Khan, who has been given a role in a new Bollywood movie, starring super star actor Aamir Khan, says he wants Afghanistan to shine through his achievements in the arts. After more than 50…
KABUL (HIA), led by Eng. Gulbadin Hekmatyar, said on Tuesday it would take part in peace negotiations if foreigners stayed aloof from the process. Dr. Ghairat Baheer, head of the group’s political wing, told Pajhwok Afghan News that the HIA…
