Islamic Emirate denies UN report on opium growth, claiming decrease
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released a report claiming that opium cultivation in Afghanistan had increased by 30% compared to the previous year.
Category: Governance
Ministry of refugees signs cooperation agreements to support vulnerable populations
These services will benefit 160,908 returnees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities.
Work begins on two additional diagnosis centers in Kabul
The construction of two additional diagnosis centers at the Infectious Disease Hospital and Afghan-Japan Hospital in Kabul has begun.
Afghan products showcase at “Istanbul Helal Expo 2024”
Afghan products and local productions will be displayed in eight booths at the Istanbul Helal Expo 2024.
World must not forget Afghanistan, says WHO regional director
The world must not forget the people of Afghanistan, Dr Hanan Balkhy, the WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean said as she concluded a 3-day visit to Afghanistan where she met with the country’s de-facto authorities, health officials and humanitarian partners to discuss critical health priorities.
Supplementary polio vaccination campaign launched
Officials from the Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate have announced the launch of a supplementary polio vaccination campaign in 10 provinces of Afghanistan.
DABS signs electricity purchase agreement with Tajikistan for 2025
According to statement, the agreement has been signed in Turkey.
Mujahid and Qomi discuss security of the Afghanistan-Iran border
KABUL (SW) – In the wake of evident bilateral challenges, Iran’s top envoy for Afghanistan has met with the defense minister of the Islamic Emirate
G20 leaders call for poverty reduction measures
The Islamic Emirate authorities believe that the G20 leaders can help reduce poverty in Afghanistan by investing in the country and supporting small businesses.
119 schools in Khost lack proper structure
A number of students and teachers in Khost say that the lack of school buildings remains one of the major challenges to education in this province.
Feasible investment climate attracting Chinese, Russian investors
The Islamic Emirate claims that significant investment opportunities have now been created in various sectors, and as a result, neighbouring countries, particularly China and Russia, are keen to expand their investments in Afghanistan.
Climate crisis displaced 38,000 Afghans this year
In a statement, the Save the Children organization revealed that more than 38,000 Afghan citizens, half of whom are children, have been displaced due to severe climate changes since the beginning of 2024.
