Afghanistan trades 2.3 million metric tons of goods via rail in 7 months
Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works, has said that Afghanistan is working to expand trade with neighboring countries via railways.
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Glimpses into the catastrophic changes to life in Gaza since Israel’s invasion
Life has catastrophically changed in Gaza over a year since Israel responded to Hamas’s unprecedented cross-border attack on 7 October 2023 by bombing and invading the coastal Palestinian territory.
NEPA on six-month strategy to reduce air pollution
This policy consists of three stages which the first stage involves coordination with government departments, the second stage is to raise public awareness about the dangers of air pollution, and the third stage involves monitoring the sources of pollution in the environment.
Analysts upbeat about the US proposal for ceasefire in Middle East
While the Israeli forces continue their ground offensive in Lebanon, Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, last week signed a ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hezbollah during a meeting with Ron Dermer, Israel’s Minister of Strategic Affairs.
Schools closed as New Delhi battles deadly smog
A dense layer of smog continued to envelop Indian capital New Delhi, with the air quality index (AQI) remaining in the ‘severe’ category for the fifth consecutive day.
Goiter disease on the rise in Parwan, Kapisa, and Panjshir
Residents of the provinces of Parwan, Kapisa, and Panjshir have told Salam Watandar that the prevalence of goiter (known locally as “Jaghur”) among women in these areas is increasing.
Pakistan declares health emergency due to toxic smog
Pakistan’s Punjab has declared a health emergency due to toxic smog and warned a three-day lockdown may be enforced if air quality conditions do not improve.
SAMO’s 29 exclusive reports shed light on challenges and opportunities for youths
Through a series of 29 exclusive and statistical reports, Salam Afghanistan Media Organization’s Omid (Hope) program has shed light on the grim challenges and promising opportunities faced by the Afghan youths.
Laghman floods victims weary of approaching winter
Residents of Laghman province, speaking to Salam Watandar, express their concerns as winter approaches, with many of their homes still in ruins from floods, leaving them in desperate need of assistance.
“Israel’s warfare in the Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide”
Israel’s warfare in the Gaza Strip is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, a United Nations committee has said, accusing the country of “using starvation as a method of war”.
Mujahid dispels rumours about closing down visual media in Afghanistan
The spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, Zabihullah Mujahid has dispelled rumors about closing down visual media in Afghanistan.
IE Health ministry rejects WHO report on 23 new polio cases
However, Sharafat Zaman Amarkhil, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate, in a written message to Salam Watandar, said that no positive cases of polio have been registered in Afghanistan this year so far.
