Shaima Sediqi

A neurologist and psychiatrist in Nimroz province has warned the excessive use of sedative medications can lead to addiction. He recommends the avoidance of continuous use of downers.

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

Some victims of Badal marriages in the country have complained about their painful living conditions and demanded a strong fight against this unpleasant tradition.

Nearly two tonnes of different types of narcotic have been set alight and 150 suspects arrested during the past six months in northwestern Nimroz province, an official said on Tuesday.

Residents of northwestern Nimroz are complaining about what they say inferior quality internet service, while officials say the issue is being addressed.

The Counter-Narcotics Department, on Thursday announced the launch of a drive to round up drug addicts in the capital of northwestern Nimroz province.

Some mothers in southwestern Nimroz province said they aborted female fetus after ultrasound in order to protect themselves from violence back at home.

Work on a canal supplying water from the Kamal Khan dam to Zaranj, the capital of northwestern Nimroz province, has been completed.

ZARANJ (Pajhwok): Some businessmen in western Nimroz province have expressed deep concern over the closure of the Torkham crossing for the movement of goods and have asked the government to address the issue urgently.

Thirty tankers with low quality oil have been sent back to Iran, the Afghanistan National Standards Authority (ANSA) said on Thursday.

ZARANJ (Pajhwok): Thirteen oil tankers which brought low quality oil have been sent back to Iran due to the product’s low quality, the Afghanistan .

Three people have been killed and 12 others injured due to two separate traffic accidents of eastern Nangarhar and northeastern Nimroz provinces.