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Jawzjan tribal elder resolves 115 disputes through jirgas in 13 year

Abdulkhaliq Haqyar, a tribal elder in northern Jawzjan province who has been actively involved for nearly 13 years in resolving community disputes and promoting social peace, says that by relying on Islamic principles, local jirgas and the trust of the people, he has managed to peacefully resolve dozens of complex social and family cases.

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2-decade-old feud between Logar families resolved

Khan Wali Ahmadzai

29 Nov 2025 - 13:49

A nearly 20-year-old feud between two families in the Babos village in the capital of central Logar province has been resolved through mediation of local officials, religious scholars and tribal elders.

Turkey sends 1,300 tons of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

Khwaja Nasir Ahmad Sediqi

28 Nov 2025 - 11:25

The Turkish Embassy in Kabul announced that Turkey has sent 1,300 tons of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan through the “Train of Kindness” initiative.

WFP: Malnutrition in Afghanistan to spike this winter

Hijratullah Kakar

25 Nov 2025 - 16:29

KABUL (Pajhwok): The World Food Programme has warned hunger and malnutrition levels in Afghanistan would rise rapidly as winter approaches.

Badghis tribes reconcile, end 35-year-old bloody enmity

Hijratullah Kakar

21 Nov 2025 - 16:50

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Ministry of Borders and Tribal Affairs says its delegation mediated and resolved a 35-year-old bloody enmity between two tribes in Badghis province.

Food aid distribution to returnees, IDPs starts in Kabul

Hijratullah Kakar

21 Nov 2025 - 14:19

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation says it has started distributing food aid to nearly one thousand returning and displaced families in Kabul.

Ghazni families reconcile, end 8-year enmity

Wahidullah Jumazada

17 Nov 2025 - 11:25

An eight-year-old conflict between two Kochi (nomad) families has been resolved in southern Ghazni province, an official said on Monday.

Thousands rally in Herat in support of Palestinians

Benyamin Bariz

16 Nov 2025 - 14:21

A large public rally was held in western Herat province on Sunday to support the people of Gaza. The participants emphasized the Islamic Ummah’s role in backing Palestinian resistance and strengthening unity among Muslims.

Kabulis frustrated over power outages; DABS promises solutions

Sharifa Sultani

13 Nov 2025 - 14:40

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.

Faryab families resolve decade-long feud

Qutbuddin Kohi

12 Nov 2025 - 11:31

A ten-year feud between two families in the Shirin Tagab district of northern Faryab province has been peacefully resolved through the mediation of local officials, religious scholars and tribal elders.

2.5 tonnes of expired food, non-food items set alight in Badghis

Nasrin Sayedi

11 Nov 2025 - 19:39

As much as 2.5 tonnes of expired food and non-food items have been torched in the capital of western Badghis province, an official said on Tuesday.

61 women’s rights cases addressed nationwide this week: MoPVPV

Hijratullah Kakar

6 Nov 2025 - 13:14

The Ministry of Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (MoPVPV) says it has addressed 61 cases of women’s Sharia rights across the country in the past week, while 139 people suffering from mental disorders in Nuristan and Laghman provinces were referred for treatment.

Over 100 youth receive vocational training in Ghazni

Wahidullah Jumazada

4 Nov 2025 - 11:06

The Department of Martyrs and Disabled Affairs in southern Ghazni province says more than 100 young people have graduated from a vocational training programme.

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