The Ministry of Martyrs and Disabilities (MoMD) says more than 183,000 people with disabilities are registered nationwide and receive monthly financial assistance and other support.
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) estimates that around 1.5 million Afghans are living with “significant” disabilities, as the world marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).
Afghan officials say that investigations are underway into the killing of five Chinese nationals near the Tajikistan border last week, which they say was carried out by enemies aiming to sow distrust between the two countries.
Four badminton players from Uzbekistan have arrived in Kabul to participate in the Open Badminton Tournament, the General Directorate of Olympic, Physical Training and Sports announced on Wednesday.
KABUL (Pajhwok): The Pakistani military bombed Khost province and carried out airstrikes in Paktika and Kunar provinces last week, killing nine people. Also last week,
Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdul Bari Omars says improper structure of the national power grid and the increasing demand for electricity are the main causes of frequent power outages in the country.
Three Pakistani security forces were killed and five others wounded in an attack on a security compound affiliated with the Pakistani paramilitary forces in Peshawar on Monday, media reports said.
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