WB reports 2.7% economic growth in Afghanistan, but challenges persist
The World Bank states that Afghanistan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which grew by 2.7% in the year 2024, has only offset 10% of the economic losses incurred in previous years.
Category: Afghanistan
Sanctions remain a significant obstacle to investments
Officials from the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment state that despite the abundant investment opportunities in the country, international sanctions remain a significant obstacle to both domestic and foreign investments.
Travellers irked by poor state of the key Salang highway
KABUL (SW) – Travellers on the Salang Highway have expressed concerns about the lack of basic services along this key route urging the de-facto government’s
Da Afghanistan Bank auctions 16 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 16 million US dollars on Monday, December 9.
Exclusive: AI gaining popularity among Afghan youths
Artificial intelligence (AI), as one of the advanced and exciting branches of technology, has gained significant attention in recent years among Afghan youths.
“If no girls can study, where will the female doctors come from?”
The announcement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to bar women from studying in medical institutes will have far-reaching consequences on women’s health in the country, warned Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
Tale of unwavering determination and resolve of three disabled girls
In Afghanistan, where social and legal challenges frequently hinder the progress of young people, three disabled girls have shown extraordinary resilience and determination.
MoPVPV shuts down Arezo TV, defends move as safeguarding Islamic values
According to the MoPVPV, Arezo TV was shut down on Wednesday as part of efforts to “preserve” Islamic values, prevent media exploitation, and strengthen the social system.
Evident rise of Hepatitis B spikes concerns in Ghazni
An evident rise of Hepatitis B (commonly known as “black jaundice”) among women in Ghazni province has caused concerns among the local population.
Families seek alternative educational paths to support girls
Families explain that, to make up for their daughters’ inability to attend regular schools, they have enrolled them in religious schools, online education programs, home-based classes, and even sent them abroad to continue their studies.
People with disabilities disheartened by discriminatory behaviors in society
People with disabilities have expressed concerns about discriminatory behavior in society and their lack of access to education and job opportunities while calling on the Islamic Emirate’s de-facto government to provide basic life services for them.
Afghanistan’s ongoing exclusion from ECO dubbed harmful
The Islamic Emirate had previously called for Afghanistan’s role to be considered in regional matters. However, despite Afghanistan being a member of the organization, it has not been invited to the ECO meetings for the past three years.
