Afghanistan and Pakistan strike a deal to reopen Torkham border
Both sides agreed that once their decisions are shared with their governments, the crossing may open on Tuesday, March 18.
Day: March 17, 2025
Meeting on Torkham border reopening set to take place
The executive director of the Nangarhar Chamber of Commerce and Investment, Shakerullah Safi, has stated that a second meeting will take place between Afghan and Pakistani traders to discuss the reopening of the Torkham border crossing.
Afghan women entrepreneurs boosting local economy despite challenges
Findings from Salam Watandar based on interviews with 22 women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan reveal that, despite numerous challenges, these women have been able to expand their small and home-based businesses and achieve notable success.
Russia seeks “ironclad” guarantees about Ukraine staying out of NATO
Russia will seek “ironclad” guarantees in any peace deal on Ukraine that NATO nations will exclude Kyiv from membership and that Ukraine will remain neutral, a Russian deputy foreign minister said in remarks published on Monday.
With medication hard to access, Anemia grips girls in Ghazni
Girls in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province are suffering from anemia, saying that the consequences of the condition are presenting them with serious challenges. They add that ensuring a steady supply of anemia medication is difficult for them.
