ARCS treats 5,399 mental health patients in six months
KABUL (SW) – The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) has announced that in the past six months, it has provided treatment to 5,399 mental health
Category: Governance
Over 18,000 Afghan nationals return home from Pakistan in January, IOM reports
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that more than 18,000 Afghan citizens returned from Pakistan in January of 2025.
World Bank warns of fragile economic growth in Afghanistan
The World Bank recently reported that Afghanistan’s economic growth remains fragile, with citizens becoming increasingly vulnerable to poverty and unemployment. According to the report, the
Iranian ambassador discusses pivotal bilateral matters with Islamic Emirate
The Iranian ambassador to Kabul, Ali Reza Bikdeli, has met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, to discuss crucial matters affecting both nations.
DAB to auction $20 million on Tuesday
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 Tuesday, February 18.
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
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.
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.
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.
Kunduz rocked by suicide bombing, 5 killed
Security officials in Kunduz have confirmed that five people have been killed and seven others wounded in a suicide bombing in the center of the province.
Afghan journalists face an array of barriers while accessing information
KABUL (SW) – A number of journalists in Afghanistan state that limited access to information has led to a decline in the quality of news
