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Jujube forests in Laghman; a green step against climate change

Mohammad Rabbani, one of the workers involved in the project, says, “Establishing these forests will reduce the intensity of floods, as floodwaters will be controlled before reaching the village. It will also make the area greener and reduce air pollution. If these saplings bear fruit, beekeeping programs will also be strengthened.”

Pakistan carries out strikes in Paktika and Nangarhar

According to reports, around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday night (Feb. 21), Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes in parts of Paktika and Nangarhar provinces, resulting in the deaths and injuries of dozens of people, including women and children.

Trained women in Faryab face market challenges

“There are almost no sales, and people’s budgets are very tight. Several members of my family are unemployed. I opened this shop to earn a living for my family and serve people, but without enough customers and market, it’s very hard,” she says.

Polygamy without justice; economic hardship faced by women and children

“He neither covers our expenses nor pays alimony. I live alone with my four children and have to borrow money just to buy food. When I turn to my brothers and ask what I should do, they tell me, ‘You are no longer our responsibility.’ But what can I do? I am a woman on my own,” she says.

Winter precipitation, a chance to offset consecutive droughts in Faryab

He says: “The majority of land in Faryab province is rain-fed. Unfortunately, previous droughts have had a significant impact on agriculture and on the livelihoods of farmers in the province. Recent snowfall and rainfall can have various positive effects on agricultural land. These benefits depend on the amount and type of precipitation, soil conditions, and the types of crops grown. Such precipitation helps recharge groundwater, increase soil moisture, promote plant growth, and reduce pests and crop diseases.”