Exclusive: Women finding themselves trapped in the cycle of constant consumption
Across Afghanistan, many women find themselves trapped in a cycle of constant consumption. From purchasing new clothes to replacing household items, the drive to be
Category: Afghanistan
MoPVPV spokesman rejects criticism of 17 female foreign ministers
KABUL (SW) – Saif al-Islam Khaibar, spokesman for the Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (MoPVPV) of the Islamic Emirate, defended the
Afghan youths push boundaries with innovation, call for support
Young minds, full of dreams and aspirations, stand resilient in the face of challenges. Despite the social and political hurdles that may arise, their determination
Paktika’s manufacturing sector struggles to stay afloat without industrial park, steady power supply
Officials of some manufacturing factories in Paktika say they are facing significant challenges due to the absence of an industrial park and lack of access
Pakistan urges dialogue to bridge divides with Afghanistan
KABUL/ ISLAMABAD (SW) – Shafqat Ali Khan, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed ongoing security concerns about threats emanating from Afghanistan during a
MoIC puts the restoration of Afghanistan’s historic sites at forefront
Officials from the Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC) under the Islamic Emirate say that the restoration of Afghanistan’s historical, cultural, and ancient sites is one of the ministry’s top priorities.
400,000 children and adolescents struck by cancer annually
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that every year, 400,000 children and adolescents between the ages of 1 and 19 are diagnosed with cancer globally, in observance of International Childhood Cancer Day.
Donor countries urged to aid Afghanistan as US aid shrinks
The Center for Global Development (CGD) has stated that Afghanistan is one of the eight countries most in need of the United States’ financial aid.
Public works ministry plans 300 km of new roads
KABUL (SW) – Officials from the Ministry of Public Works under the Islamic Emirate have announced that, in the current solar year, the ministry has
Islamic Emirate defends Afghan saffron quality, rejects Iranian smuggling claims
In response to recent claims made by an Iranian official about saffron smuggling through Afghanistan, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce under the Islamic Emirate has strongly defended the quality of Afghanistan’s saffron, asserting that the country is one of the world’s top producers.
UNSC urges Islamic Emirate to take action against rising terrorist threats
The United Nations Security Council held a meeting on Monday, urging the Islamic Emirate’s de-facto government to take immediate and specific actions to combat rising
Turkish firm secures $6.2M investment deal for marble mining in Afghanistan
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum officials on Tuesday, signed an agreement in Kabul for the exploration, extraction, and processing of the “Dara-e-Noor” marble mine in Kandahar province, with a Turkish company.
