Khost’s pine nut traders in dire need of export avenues
According to traders in Khost province, currently only Chinese traders can export pine nuts to China and other countries.
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Committee formed to probe alleged mass shooting of Afghan migrants by Iranian forces
The Islamic Emirate has announced the formation of a committee to investigate reports regarding the shooting of Afghan migrants by Iranian border guards, which have circulated widely in the media over the past two days.
Trade resumes at Torkham crossing as fresh produce season winds down
The Torkham border crossing has officially reopened for commercial transit after a two-month closure. This development coincides with the approaching end of Afghanistan’s fresh produce season.
Canadian premier blames India of making a “horrific mistake”
Justin Trudeau has accused India of making a “horrific mistake” in violating Canadian sovereignty, amid an escalating diplomatic row over the murder of a Sikh separatist and allegations of a broader campaign of threats and violence against Indian exiles.
Afghan children hit hard by Iran’s crackdown on migrants
Restrictions on Afghan migrants in Iran, one of the largest host countries for Afghan citizens, are increasingly creating serious challenges for these individuals with children being the hardest hit.
Iran denies reports about mass shooting of Afghan migrants at border
Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, has rejected reports about the mass shooting of dozens of undocumented Afghan migrants at the Saravan border.
Week-long national campaign kicks off to aid ARCS
A special week dedicated to collecting donations for the Afghan Red Crescent Society has officially commenced in Kabul.
Leaders arrive in Islamabad for SCO talks
Kyrgyz Prime Minister Akylbek Zhaparov landed in Islamabad on Tuesday to attend a heads-of-government gathering of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Pakistani government said, with the city under tight security lockdown.
Economic hardships hinder Afghan innovators from bringing their projects to life
A group of innovative youths from various provinces of Afghanistan say they face economic challenges in bringing their ideas for variety of mechanical devices into reality.
NASA to search signs of life in Jupiter, Europa
A NASA spacecraft has set sail for Jupiter and its moon Europa, one of the best bets for finding life beyond Earth.
Equal rights to education, jobs: Women in Laghman demand justice
Women with hearing loss and vision impairment in Laghman are challenging the stigma surrounding disabilities, asserting that their conditions do not define their abilities.
Easy access to narcotics keeps Afghan youths in chain of addiction
A recent series of interviews conducted by Salam Watandar with 18 Afghan youths struggling with narcotic drug addiction reveals alarming findings about their easy access to these substances. This access keeps them trapped in a cycle of addiction.
