Thousands of Afghan migrants return from Pakistan, struggling with ongoing hardships
Some returning families from Pakistan say that their struggles with migration have not ended, and they still face difficulties in their home country.
Category: Governance
Afghan migrants in Iran face forced expulsion as deadline approaches
KABUL/ TEHRAN (SW) – Officials of Iran’s Ministry of Interior have announced that all illegal Afghan migrants will be expelled from Iran starting in late
800 families displaced in Torkham border clashes
Some residents of the “Ghurki” area near the Torkham border crossing say that recent clashes between the Islamic Emirate’s forces and Pakistan’s military forced them to flee their homes.
Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice claims sorting 30 cases of women rights
KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate’s Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (MoPVPV) reported that the ministry has handled 30 legal cases related
Torkham closure inflicts losses in millions to business in Afghanistan, Pakistan
Officials from Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment under the Islamic Emirate have reported a significant loss of $10 million for the private sectors of both Afghanistan and Pakistan since the closure of the Torkham border crossing.
Afghanistan rakes in over $143 million from fresh fruit exports
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Islamic Emirate has announced that at least 296,000 tons of fresh fruit from Afghanistan have been exported to various countries from March 2024 to February 18, 2025.
Businesses and patients suffer as Torkham crossing remains closed
Several patients and traders on both sides of the Torkham border crossing say that despite a week having passed since the closure of this vital gateway, no steps have been taken to reopen it. They add that the closure has caused significant problems for them.
Agreement signed to combat energy waste
The Afghanistan National Standards Authority (ANSA) under the Islamic Emirate has signed a memorandum of understanding with the consulting organization “Lima”, aimed to prevent energy
Farah’s deadly deluge claims 22 lives and leaves 25 injured
The devastating flash floods in Farah province have resulted in the loss of 22 lives, with 25 others injured, local officials reported.
Pakistan closes Torkham border crossing, causing disruption for travelers and traders
Several travelers, patients, and truck drivers at Torkham are facing significant difficulties due to the closure.
Afghanistan kicks off polio vaccination drives as first case of the year strikes
The organization “Polio Free Afghanistan” has announced the commencement of a new campaign to administer polio vaccines in the country, set to begin this Monday, February 24.
The Afghan Central Bank auctions 20 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 20 million US dollars on Sunday, February 23.
