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Afghanistan livelihood crisis raises need for sustainable solutions: UNDP

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says economic pressures, declining global aid, worsening drought and the return of millions of migrants over the past year have further deteriorated living conditions in Afghanistan, increasing the urgent need for sustainable solutions.

Logar families end year-long feud through reconciliation

Workers’ rights fully ensured within Islamic Sharia framework: Omari

Over 6,250 acres of land declared state-owned in Khost

Public library opened in Helmand’s Sangin district

Rizwanullah Bilal

2 Aug 2024 - 14:30

A public Library has been opened in the Sangin district of southern Helmand province to promote reading culture, an official said on Friday.

Awareness drive launched discourage swimming

Yousaf zarifi

2 Aug 2024 - 14:01

Some youths in eastern Nangarhar province have launched an awareness campaign to discourage swimming in rivers and prevent drowning incidents.

Jalalabad residents demand solution to sewerage problem

Yousuf Zarifi

31 Jul 2024 - 17:55

JALALABAD (Pajhwok): There is no proper sewerage system in this eastern city of Jalalabad and as a result the citizens face many problems when it

WHO issues heatwave recommendations

Wida Qalandari

31 Jul 2024 - 16:17

In response to the rising temperatures across Afghanistan, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a series of recommendations to safeguard public health.

Bank accounts being opened for Baghlan beggars

Raz Mohammad Raz

31 Jul 2024 - 14:04

The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) has set in motion the process of creating bank accounts for dozens of registered deserving beggars in northern Baghlan province.

Over 260,000 Afghans supported in last 9 months: WFP

Sohrab Sarwari

30 Jul 2024 - 13:53

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has supported more than 260,000 vulnerable individuals in Afghanistan over the last nine months.

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

India continues issuing visas to Afghan citizens

Abdullah Azizi

27 Jul 2024 - 12:22

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MoEA) has announced that it will continue to issue visas to Afghan citizens.

HRW calls for end to curbs on Afghan women

Ahmad Sohaib Hasrat

27 Jul 2024 - 11:45

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) to lift restrictions on women and girls.

Mother gives birth to quintuplets in Daikundi

Fatima Sorush

26 Jul 2024 - 11:40

In a rare occurrence, a mother in central Daikundi province has given birth to quintuplets for the first time. But, two of the five babies did not survive.

Bamyan teen cyclist eyes slot in national team

Abdul Rahman Rosta

25 Jul 2024 - 16:33

A teenager cyclist in central Bamyan province hopes to become part of the national cycling team and be a source of pride for the country.

32 more unlicensed travel agencies closed in Nangarhar

Yousuf Zarifi

25 Jul 2024 - 15:41

The Information and Culture Department has closed another 32 offices of unlicensed travel agencies providing online services in eastern Nangarhar province, officials said on Thursday.

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