Interviews

KABUL (Pajhwok): The head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for Afghanistan says the country continues to face serious economic and humanitarian challenges; however,

Richard Trenchard, the Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Afghanistan, highlighted the growing impact of climate change on the country's agricultural sector, as farmers struggle with recurring droughts, unpredictable weather and severe water shortages.

Sayed Mohammad Abedi, a veteran poet and writer in Shiberghan, the capital of northern Jawzjan province, says he writes poetry not for fame, but to reflect the suffering, hopes, and identity of his people.

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) says despite three years of progress in Afghanistan’s mental health sector, significant challenges remain. The ministry emphasizes that sustained international support is critical to strengthening mental health services in the country.

For many, tuberculosis (TB) is considered solely a lung disease. However, a gynaecologist warns this illness can also affect the uterus and may be a hidden cause of infertility, recurrent miscarriages and menstrual disorders in women.

For the first time, a young man in western Herat has developed an online application to raise public awareness about non-communicable diseases including cancer and heart diseases.

Afghanistan’s skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi says they are fully prepared for their maiden appearance in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Officials at Dost Radio in eastern Nangarhar province say financial difficulties are affecting their operations, with several employees experiencing delays in receiving salaries.

Under-17 Football Head Coach Elyas Manochehir has said the national team would face tough competition in the 2025 Asian Cup but they are ready to put a good fight.

More than 1,000 Afghans returned back to the country over the past three years through the government’s Contact Commission for Afghan Personalities, an official said on Monday.

The National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) has unveiled plans to establish a large complex for Asan Khedmat (Easy Service) Centres in Kabul in the near future.

A 70-year-old Rafiullah graduated from Ghazni University’s literature department in southern Ghazni province three days ago.