Kabul woman turns setback into sweet success
In the heart of a narrow alley in Kabul, Susan Qazizada set out to fulfill a dream—creating Majoun, a traditional health blend of sesame, dates, and honey.
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Betrothed before birth, her choice never counted
In remote mountains of central Bamyan province, a mother recounts the heartbreaking tale of her daughter, whose fate was sealed even before birth by a family promise -- a primitive tradition still practiced in parts of Afghanistan.
A woman’s inspiring plunge into online business
Nargis Badr, an ingenious young woman, has changed curbs on education into an opportunity by launching an online business.
Nangarhar woman gives birth to quadruplets
A woman gave birth to quadruplets—two girls and two boys—at the Jalalabad Zonal Hospital in eastern Nangarhar province, an official said on Thursday.
Alcohol recovered, woman detained in Baghlan
Police in the Dushi district of northern Baghlan province have arrested a woman and recovered 50 litres of alcohol from her possession, a statement said on Thursday.
Woman whipped 35 times over adultery in Balkh
A woman received 35 lashes after being convicted of adultery in northern Balkh province, the Supreme Court said on Monday. In a statement, the top court said the order was implemented based on the Public Security Division’s First…
Gas cylinder explosion leaves woman dead
A woman died in hospital of wounds she sustained in a gas cylinder explosion in eastern Laghman province, an official said on Sunday. Natural Disaster Director Qari Khair Mohammad Ghazi told Pajhwok Afghan News the explosion took place…
Woman commits suicide by consuming poison in Faryab
A 22-year-old woman committed suicide and a three-year-old child died after drowning in a pond in northern Faryab province officials said on Thursday. Maulavi Shmsullah Mohammadi, the provincial Information and Culture director, told Pajhwok Afghan News that a…
Woman body recovered in Paktia capital Gardez
The beheaded body of a woman has been found in Gardez, the capital of southeastern Paktia province, an official said on Sunday. Paktia Police Spokesperson Munib Zadran told Pajhwok Afghan News: “This morning a beheaded body of a…
Nirmoz widow earns livelihood for her family through tailoring
SameeraNahtani is one of the thousands of Afghan women in southwestern Nimroz province who lost her husband in the past conflict and has been looking after her family since years. She sews traditional Nimroz clothes --- ZegapdanBalochi ---…
Once a journalist, Marzia creates tailoring job for 100 women
A female journalist, who started her own business three years ago, has now hired 100 women in a clothing shop where she also provides tailoring classes. MarziaHafizi, who has worked as news and political programs presenter at Tolo…
Ghor widow begs for her children’s survival
A widow in central Ghor province, who begs for the survival of her children, has asked for immediate help, saying her children would die if they did not receive assistance. The widow, named Fatimah, a resident of Allah…
Polish teacher — a blessing for poor Ghor children
A 28-year-old Polish woman has been teaching English language to children since a year in a remote district of western Ghor. Monika, the Polish woman, has been teaching English in a private high school, Rahnaward Noor School in…
Woman addict whose children follow in her footsteps
A woman drug addict in western Ghor province says she spends 200 afghanis a day to buy narcotics and she has been unable to get rid of the addiction started 30 years ago. The 46 years old, Zari…
Woman mysteriously killed in Nimroz capital
A woman has been murdered mysteriously in Zaranj, the capital southwestern Nimroz province, security officials said on Thursday. Col. Mohammad Sadiq Hashemi, Criminal Investigation Department head, told Pajhwok Afghan News that the incident took place in Zaranj last…
Family violence: Ghor woman commits suicide
A married woman has allegedly committed suicide by drinking acid in western Ghor province, an official said on Wednesday. The woman, identified as Seyah Moi took her life in Ahangaran locality of Ferozkoh, the provincial capital, late on…
40-year-old widow gunned down in Jawzjan
A 40-year-old woman has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in the Aqcha district of northern Jawzjan province, an official said on Tuesday. Mohammad Reza Ghafoori, the governor’s spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News the incident took place in…
Investigation ordered into public beating of Takhar woman
The governor and other local officials of northern Takhar province have been ordered to investigate a kangaroo court verdict against a woman there. A video clip, in which a woman is publicly beaten with sticks in the Chah…
Mother of 2 children hangs herself in Jawzjan
A 22-year-old woman has hanged herself to death in northern Jawzjan province, an official said on Monday. Mohammad Reza Ghafoori, the governor’s spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News the woman was found hanging dead from the roof of her…
Faryab woman commits suicide, husband detained
A 27-year-old woman has committed suicide by hanging herself in the capital of northwestern Faryab province, an official said on Saturday. Police spokesman Abdul Karim Yourish, who identified the woman as Zahra, said domestic violence was the reason…
Mother of 4 jumps to death from Faryab peak
A young ‘mentally ill’ woman jumped to her death from a mountain summit in the Kohistan district of northern Faryab province, an official said on Monday. The 25-year-old married woman allegedly jumped from a 300-meter height in Hawz…