More than 11 tonnes of drugs, intoxicants destroyed in Ghor
Security officials in western Ghor say more than 11 tonnes of drugs and intoxicating substances collected from different parts of the province have been burned and destroyed.
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Over 218kg of drugs seized, 2 arrested in Ghor
More than 218kg of drugs have been seized in western Ghor province, with two people arrested in connection with the attempted smuggling, the Ministry of Interior said.
9 arrested over drug trafficking in Ghor, Badghis
Security officials in western Ghor and Badghis provinces say nine people have been arrested in the past 24 hours on suspicion of drug trafficking, processing and sale, with hundreds of kilogrammes of narcotics seized.
Ghor women turn tailoring, embroidery into family lifelines
Mahtab, a woman who lost her husband in a landmine explosion eight years ago, has found a way to support her four children by learning tailoring and embroidery.
Man arrested with 7 stolen motorcycles in Ghor
Police in western Ghor province say they have arrested a man accused of theft and recovered seven stolen motorcycles from his possession.
Over 800kg of drugs destroyed in Ghor, 10 arrested in Jawzjan
More than 800 kilograms of narcotics, along with thousands of kilograms of precursor chemicals used in drug production, have been destroyed in western Ghor province. Meanwhile, 10 people have been arrested on charges of gambling and drug dealing…
Restoration work begins on historic Jam Minaret in Ghor
Following a series of reports by Pajhwok Afghan News highlighting concerns among Ghor residents over the deterioration of the historic Jam Minaret, local sources say a joint team from the Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC) and the…
From open sky to classrooms; renewed hope for schoolchildren in Ghor
Residents of Kandiwal village in Ferozkoh, the capital of Ghor, have launched construction work on a school building using their own funds — a move that has renewed hopes for a better learning environment, while hundreds of schools in the western province still lack proper buildings and thousands of students continue to study in the open air.
Stink bug infestation threatens wheat, barley crops in Ghor
Farmers in western Ghor province have expressed concern over a widespread stink bug infestation affecting wheat and barley fields, warning that significant crop losses could occur if urgent measures are not taken.
3 arrested with 77kg of crystal meth in Ghor
Three individuals have been arrested in western Ghor province with 77 kilograms of methamphetamine-type drugs (“ice”), officials said. Mawlawi Abdul Rahman Badri, spokesperson for the Ghor police, said the suspects were detained by security forces of the third…
Protection of historical sites urged in Ghor’s Dawlatyar district
Director of Information and Culture for western Ghor province Mawlawi Abdul Hai Zaeem has urged local residents to refrain from encroachment, destruction, illegal excavations and construction activities within the boundaries of historical sites in Dawlatyar district.
Flood-damaged roads in Ghor, Badghis; residents demand repairs
Following the destruction and blockage of transportation routes in several districts of western Ghor and Badghis provinces due to recent floods, residents are calling for the reopening and reconstruction of these roads. Local officials say efforts are underway…
570 families gain access to safe drinking water in Ghor
Two water supply networks have been completed and put into service in western Ghor province, an official said on Saturday.
8 wounded in Ghor traffic accident
At least eight people have been injured in a traffic accident in western Ghor province, police official said on Tuesday.
Ghor residents complain about shortages of safe drinking water
Some residents of Allah Yar district in western Ghor province are complaining about the lack of access to clean drinking water, while officials say efforts are underway to tackle the problem.
Returnees in Ghor demand jobs amid economic hardship
A number of Afghan refugees who recently returned from neighbouring Iran to western Ghor province have expressed concern over economic hardships and limited job opportunities, urging the government and aid agencies to provide support.
Heavy snowfall closes major roads in Ghor
All major roads in western Ghor province, including the Ghor–Kabul and Ghor–Herat highways, have been closed to traffic following heavy snowfall and a severe storm on Thursday. Mawlawi Mohammad Hamas, Head of Information and Culture, told Pajhwok Afghan…
Chinese firm keen to invest in previous stone mines in Ghor
A Chinese company has shown keen interest in investing in precious stone mines in western Ghor province.
Supplementary classes prove transformative in Ghor; residents call for expansion
The establishment of supplementary classes in western Ghor province has been widely welcomed by students, parents and education experts alike, who believe these sessions are affective in enhancing children’s learning and call for their expansion.
3 water supply networks completed in Ghor
Construction of three water supply networks has been completed at a cost of more than 6.5 million afghanis and the facilities put into use in western Ghor province.
19 detained over collecting, selling yama plant in Ghor
Nineteen individuals have been arrested over collecting and selling yama grass in western Ghor province, an official said on Wednesday. Police spokesman Abdul Rahman Badri told Pajhwok Afghan News: “Security forces of Noorak area of Pasaband district arrested…
