A warm evening wind blows across the dry plains of Ab Kamari district in Badghis. The strong summer sun shines on land that was once covered with golden wheat fields. But now, many of those green fields have turned dry and cracked. In one corner of the plain, 29-year-old Parwana, a farmer, stands wearing a black headscarf and looks at the land that has been part of her life and memories for years.
With the expansion of digital media and social networks, as well as increasing competition among companies, the advertising industry has become more important than ever in recent years. Marketing and advertising experts say that effective advertising plays an important role in introducing products, attracting customers, increasing sales, and helping businesses develop.
With the start of the growing season this spring, the green slopes and mountains of Panjshir, Parwan and Kapisa once again saw large numbers of local residents heading into the mountains to collect mushrooms, rhubarb and other medicinal plants. For many families, these plants not only meet some of their food and medicinal needs but also provide a source of income.
It is nearly seven in the morning. A new day has begun in the streets and alleys of Kabul. People are gradually leaving their homes, and the streets are becoming busier. Amid these sounds, the loudspeaker of a mobile vendor can be heard from a distance. The sound gets louder as the vendor approaches, passes by the houses, and then disappears around a corner. As one loudspeaker goes silent, another begins.
The first time I became familiar with Artificial Intelligence (AI), I never imagined that it would one day become a tool that would help me with my learning and everyday life. My name is Emranullah Habibi, and I study computer science. My interest in technology began during my school years, when I became curious about how computers and technology could make difficult or time-consuming tasks easier for people. This curiosity gradually led me to the wider world of technology and, eventually, to AI.
Mass return of migrants, population growth, and the increasing number of university graduates is putting greater pressure on Afghanistan’s labor market while according to experts, the country’s capacity to create jobs and grow its economy is not aligned with the growing workforce. They say that if this trend continues, pressure on the labor market will increase, along with the risk of rising poverty and unemployment.
A number of women say their businesses started with a desire to earn an independent income and gradually became a way to support their families, grow personally and create job opportunities for other women.
Akbar starts his work every morning at his greenhouse in Ghor by checking the cucumber plants and monitoring the irrigation system. He says that becoming familiar with drip irrigation through a radio educational program changed the way he farms and encouraged him to use the method in his greenhouse.
A number of pregnant women in Ghor say they have contracted malaria, which has raised their concerns about the possible risks the disease may pose to the health of their fetuses.
The expansion of solar-powered pump use in Nangarhar has reduced farmers’ irrigation costs and helped increase crop yields. However, declining rainfall and excessive use of groundwater have raised concerns about falling water levels and the possibility of a water crisis in the coming years.
A number of youth with disabilities in Mazar-e-Sharif, the capital of Balkh, say that a lack of educational facilities and economic difficulties have made it difficult for them to continue their education. They also face more restrictions when looking for jobs. They add that, in some cases, employers pay attention to their disabilities rather than their abilities and skills when hiring.
As the Islamic Emirate completes five years in power, a number of youth are concerned about the lack of sufficient educational and job opportunities. They are calling for more opportunities for education, skills training, and employment. Salam Watandar’s interviews with 28 youth, including 16 girls and 12 boys from 13 provinces, show that they face challenges in accessing education, skills training, and job opportunities.
