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Pakistan attack on rehab center in Kabul must be probed: HRW

Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Friday that Pakistan’s recent attack on the Omid drug treatment center in Kabul was unlawful, calling for an impartial investigation and accountability for those responsible. According to sources, more than 1,000 patients…

Muttaqi, Wang Yi discuss Afghanistan-China ties, regional situation

Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, in a phone call with his Chinese counterpart, said Afghanistan has the legitimate right to defend its people and territorial integrity while supporting a political solution rather than an escalation of tensions.…

Munir Ahmad: Triumphing from addition to recovery in Kabul

Thirty-eight-year-old Munir Ahmad – who has spent nearly half of his life addicted to drugs – says that in his youth, ignorance led him into addiction, causing him to lose a good life and social respect. However, he…

Interactions with Afghanistan at good level: Baghaei

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says relations with Afghanistan are progressing positively, with contacts and interactions between the two countries continuing at a good level. Alireza Bikdeli, the acting head of Iran’s embassy in Kabul, said a few days…

Construction begins on 6.2km Kabul-Bagram road at cost of 455afs

The government on Thursday launched construction of a 6.2-kilometer stretch of the Kabul–Bagram road, a key transport corridor linking the capital to northern provinces, at a cost of more than 455 million Afghanis. Speaking at a ceremony marking…

Kabul rent hikes spark complaints; MoJ warns of legal action

Some residents in Kabul have complained about arbitrary increases in house rents by landlords, in violation of a decision by the Joint Committee for Rent Control. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has warned that violators will face legal…

Doctors warn Kabul residents of health risks from air pollution

As winter approaches, many residents of Kabul have raised concerns over rising air pollution—a problem that, according to doctors, has serious and harmful consequences for public health. They advise that people use air-purifying masks when moving around outdoors.

Effort, hope & work; Story of women working in Kabul restaurants

A number of women and girls working in restaurants in Kabul city—ranging from management roles to waitressing and cleaning—have not only created a calm and safe environment for female customers, but are also helping meet the economic needs of their families.

Petrol, diesel prices down in Kabul

The prices of petrol and diesel declined, while that of Pakistani rice, liquefied gas and gold surged in outgoing week in Kabul, market sources said on Saturday. Zmarai Safi, head of the Food Traders’ Association, told Pajhwok Afghan…

Kabul air quality ranks second most polluted: IQAir

Based on air quality monitoring organization IQAir, Lahore ranks as the world’s most polluted city, with Kabul coming in second, as particulate matter levels in the Afghan capital soared to 58 µg/m³ on Thursday.

25 dead, 27 injured as bus overturns in Kabul

At least 25 people have been killed and 27 others injured when a 580-type passenger bus overturned in the Arghandi area of Kabul, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said on Wednesday.

Unshaken by polio, Kabul girl on path of innovation

Asrar Parsa, a young girl in Kabul who contracted polio at the age of two and was left with a paralyzed left leg, is now actively working on several artificial intelligence-based projects with a sharp mind and unwavering determination.

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UN High Commissioner for Refugees Grandi in Kabul

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi has arrived in Kabul to assess the challenges faced by Afghan refugees, says the Ministry of Refugees of Repatriation (MoRR).

Kabul market blaze: Vendors suffer losses, seek support

A fire broke out on Sunday in a second-hand goods market in Kabul, reducing numerous shops to ashes. Despite the market’s closure for Eid holidays, vendors suffered heavy losses and are urging the government for support.

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