Afghan youths under added pressure by family, society
In a series of in-depth interviews with youths from diverse backgrounds, Salam Watandar has learnt that family and social pressures have caused added stress for them.
Category: Afghanistan
Afghan couple empower women through traditional garment production in Balkh
A woman in Mazar-e-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province, along with her husband, has established a traditional garment production workshop, providing other women the opportunity to learn this craft and thrive economically.
Tragic tales of women reeling from addiction of male family members
In the tumultuous journey of life for women in Afghanistan, Salam Watandar uncovers the pain and suffering of 20 women and girls whose lives have been darkened by the addiction of male family members.
Kabul hosts four-day painting exhibition by female artists
KABUL (SW) – Over the past four days, Kabul hosted an exhibition featuring paintings by young women and girls, aimed at supporting their work and boosting their motivation.
Saffron farming drives economic empowerment for women in Herat
Women involved in saffron cultivation in Herat province of Afghanistan say that growing this plant has positively transformed their lives.
Moscow concerned over escalation of tensions between Kabul, Islamabad
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has noted that Moscow is concerned about the escalation of tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The journey of a young champion: Amir Alizada’s rise in Taekwondo
Amid the hustle and bustle of life in Kabul’s alleyways, a young boy lives with hopes of becoming a champion. According to him, since childhood, he would gaze at the sky, seeking his dreams among the highest stars.
Islamic Emirate forces launch retaliatory attacks across the Durand Line
Officials from the Ministry of National Defense of the de-facto government in Afghanistan report that forces of the Islamic Emirate have carried out retaliatory attacks on several locations across the Durand Line.
The transformative power of migration: Afghan youths embrace new perspectives on life
Migration has been a continuous process from the early stages of human societies to the present day, taking on various forms throughout history. This phenomenon has been a key driver of demographic changes and can lead to significant transformations in individuals and societies.
Opinion: Rebuilding the Afghan economy amid uncertainty
Theoretically speaking, a country’s long-run economic growth, based on neoclassical growth model, depends on technological change, labor force growth, rate of saving and rate of capital formation manifested as Solow Growth Model.
Pakistan’s air raids on Paktika kill civilians, ruins dreams
On the night of Tuesday, the villages of Laman, Margha, Suzghami, and other parts of Barmal district in Paktika province of Afghanistan, were relentlessly bombarded by Pakistani fighter jets shattering the silence of the night, turning homes built with love and hope into ruins filled with debris and sorrow.
Kidney, bladder infections on the rise among pregnant women in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – A recent report by Salam Watandar reveals that 13 out of 14 women interviewed experienced kidney and bladder infections during their pregnancies.
