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.
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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.
UN Security Council to vote on extension of UNAMA mandate in Afghanistan
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on a draft resolution regarding the extension of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) mandate in the country.
Afghan youth brings knowledge to doorsteps with mobile library
With the slogan, ‘One hour for yourself, one hour for the country’s progress – read,’ Rahmanullah aims to break down barriers to education and offer young people opportunities for growth.
Self-medication on the rise in Takhar, leading to health risks
Self-medication has been on the rise in Taloqan, the capital of Takhar province, as well as in its remote districts.
Putin says he will let Ukraine troops in Kursk live if they surrender
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on Friday to spare Ukrainian troops that Russia is pushing out of its Kursk region, an appeal Putin said he would honor if they surrendered.
Afghanistan faces severe humanitarian crisis with 22.9M people in urgent need: IOM
Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, with nearly half the population—some 22.9 million people—in urgent need, according to the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan.
Agreement inked for phase two of Wakhan Road construction
The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) of the Islamic Emirate has signed a contract to begin the second phase of the Wakhan Road in Badakhshan. The agreement was signed on Thursday during a ceremony in Kabul with a local company.
Helmand’s farmers shift to fruit orchards, boosting tree nursery production
Officials at the Helmand Directorate of Agriculture, say that more farmers in the province are turning to fruit farming, leading the directorate to increase tree nursery production.
