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Pakistan closes Torkham border crossing, causing disruption for travelers and traders

Several travelers, patients, and truck drivers at Torkham are facing significant difficulties due to the closure.

Afghanistan kicks off polio vaccination drives as first case of the year strikes

The organization “Polio Free Afghanistan” has announced the commencement of a new campaign to administer polio vaccines in the country, set to begin this Monday, February 24.

The Afghan Central Bank auctions 20 million US dollars

The Afghanistan Central Bank/ Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) has announced that in order to maintain and stabilize the value of the Afghani currency, it will auction 20 million US dollars on Sunday, February 23.

Afghanistan’s first polio case of the year recorded in Badghis

This case represents the first polio diagnosis in Afghanistan for this year (2025), raising concerns about the continued fight against the virus and the need for strengthened vaccination efforts across the country.

40% of global population denied education in their native language, says UNESCO

Globally 40% of the population does not have access to an education in a language they speak or understand, reported UNESCO on International Mother Language Day.

$30,000 offered to each passenger after the crashed landing saga at Toronto

US airline Delta will offer $30,000 to each passenger on a plane that crashed as it landed at Toronto airport this week, the carrier said on Wednesday.

Ghazni women fear miscarriages due to complicated heart conditions

A number of pregnant women suffering from heart conditions in Ghazni say that this disease has led to extreme fatigue, severe pain, and shortness of

New handicraft factory in Parwan creates jobs for 150 women

A clothing and handicraft factory named “Almas” (Diamond) has been inaugurated in Afghanistan’s Parwan province, providing job opportunities for women.

Traffic accidents in Ghazni and Parwan claim two lives, 12 injured

Security officials in Ghazni and Parwan have confirmed to Salam Watandar that traffic accidents in these two provinces, Afghanistan, have resulted in two deaths and 12 injuries.

Years of resilience inspire establishment of a beacon of hope for girls

In Afghanistan, where opportunities for women and girls are often scarce, Morsal Deldar dared to dream. With a vision to create a safe haven for

Nuristan residents forced to endure hardships due to lack of roads

In the remote districts of Doab, Mandol, and Nurgaram in Afghanistan’s Nuristan province, residents face daily struggles due to the deteriorating road connection to the