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SCA distributes aid packages to 500 affected families in Paktika province

Following the earthquake in Paktika province, the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA)  distributes aid packages including In-kind Food Baskets, Non-Food Items, Hygiene Items, and Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance to 500 affected families worth a total of 25 million Afghanis after a rapid assessment at the scene.

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Khost media outlets faced with cash crisis, curbs

Some print and electronic media outlets in southeastern Khost province may stop functioning due to financial crisis, proprietors warned on Monday. The news organisations recently carried out downsizing due to financial constraints that caused many journalists to…

US, UN underline progress in Afghan peace talks

The United States and the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) called on Saturday for a halt to conflict and urged the warring sides to start making progress at the peace talks. US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation…

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ETISALAT GIVES AFN1,000,000 TO THE LUCKY WINNER

Kabul- 25 February 2021 A lucky customer from Kabul won the grand prize of one million Afghani from Etisalat`s ‘Win with Us’ offer. 24 year old Khwaja Saifullah, winner of the grand prize, received his prize in an event organized…

IFJ to Afghan govt: Probe attack on radio station

The International Federation of journalists (IFJ) on Tuesday vehemently condemned the attack on a radio station in northern Afghanistan. While denouncing the incident, IFJ called on the Afghan government to investigate the attack on Zohra Radio by a…

US underlines protection of press freedom

Press freedom in Afghanistan must be defended as one of the most important gains of the past 19 years, the US chargé d’affaires said on Wednesday. In a series of tweets, Ross Wilson acknowledged Afghan media workers demonstrated…

1 policeman killed, 2 wounded in Kabul blast

One policeman was killed and two others wounded when a land mine struck their pick-up in limits of 12th police district of Kabul on Wednesday morning, an official said. Police spokesman Ferdos Faramarz said the landmine hit a…

US, EU condemn targeted attacks against media, civilian reps

US, NATO and the European Union (EU) member states on Monday strongly condemned the recent targeted and unlawful attacks on representatives of the media, religious leaders and groups, human rights defenders, students, civil society and civilians at large…

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World Food Program Wins Nobel Peace Prize,

On 9 October, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger in war-torn countries. The award was given to WFP to recognize the organization`s efforts and also turn…

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Media watchdog slams harassment of Pajhwok

KABUL’s biggest media outlet that exposed the theft of ventilators last month. Since June 22, when it reported that 32 ventilators intended for coronavirus patients had been stolen and sold to Pakistan-based individuals, Pajhwok Afghan News has been facing harassment.…

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Etisalat Provides School Books for Students

As a part of its corporate social responsibility and in support of MoE Alternative Education Program, Etisalat has introduced a new data bundle that enables the students and teachers to access and download school books from a dedicated website- developed…

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Afghan media freedoms must be preserved: UN

KABUL. “All parties in any peace negotiations must uphold all fundamental human rights, including the right to freedom of expression,” the UN secretary-general’s special representative said. Doborah Lyons said in a statement on World Press Freedom Day nothing should be…

NGOs call for protection of civilians, aid workers and their facilities

Kabul facilities and personnel, is a serious violation of the International Humanitarian Law and human rights law. This should be stopped.    ACBAR and its national and international Non-Government Organisation (NGO) members are deeply concerned by the increase of attacks on…

Etisalat Welcomes Afghan Cricket Stars

Kabul cup, and provide Etisalat customers, visiting the main office flagship, with the opportunity to meet and greet with their heroes. The cricket stars also met with Etisalat Afghanistan CEO, Mr. Matthew Willsher, and talked over team Afghanistan`s performance in…

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