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Peace, progress in Afghanistan essential for regional stability, says Pakistani envoy

KABUL (SW) – Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, has stated on the third day of his visit to Kabul that the economic interests

Afghanistan’s trade performance improves in the past year

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce under the Islamic Emirate has announced that Afghanistan’s trade exchange in the past year has seen a positive change compared to the previous year.

Senior Hamas leader among 23 killed in Israeli strikes in southern Gaza

A senior Hamas leader has been killed in a predawn strike in southern Gaza, as Israel has intensified attacks across the Gaza Strip, killing at least 634 Palestinians since breaking the ceasefire deal on Tuesday.

Helmand’s Sangin still in ruins despite cessation of conflict

Nearly four years after the cessation of conflict in Sangin district, Helmand province of Afghanistan, the war-torn landscape of the area remains unchanged, with thousands

Red Cross reports 33 million Afghans facing critical water shortage

At least 33 million Afghans are facing a severe water shortage, warned the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) branch in Afghanistan.

Torkham border gate reopens for passenger traffic after nearly a month

Local officials in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan have confirmed that the Torkham border gate has reopened to allow the movement of people.

Fire at Heathrow disrupts flight schedules around the world

MONITORING (SW) – Britain’s Heathrow Airport said it would be closed all of Friday after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out

Confusing gynecological issues with appendicitis could cause infertility, warn doctors

KABUL (SW) – Doctors in Kabul warn that appendicitis in women can have serious consequences, and in many cases, misdiagnosis can lead to infertility. They

Green tea farming in Khost: A new venture for economic growth

A young farmer from the Tani district, Rahmat Wali, has embarked on an innovative venture by introducing green tea plants from India and cultivating them in the district for the first time. This marks a new chapter for Khost’s agricultural landscape, as Rahmat Wali seeks to diversify crops and contribute to the region’s economic growth.

MoMP discusses investment and collaboration with Uzbekistan delegation

The discussions centered on enhancing investment opportunities and fostering collaboration in Afghanistan’s mining sector, with a focus on joint projects in exploration, extraction, and processing of mineral resources.

Defying disability: A young girl’s battle to overcome limitations

In a remote village in the first district of Kohistan, located in Afghanistan’s Kapisa province, lives a remarkable young girl named Zahra. At 19, Zahra, who shares her home with a family of eight, has defied the odds to pursue her passion for painting.