Category: Soceity

Explosion in western Kabul resulted in one dead, 11 injured

KABUL (SW) – Security officials in Kabul have confirmed that an explosion in the western part of the city has resulted in one death and 11 injuries.

Exclusive: Dearth of recreational spots irks youngsters

KABUL (SW) – In a series of interviews, Afghan youngsters told Salam Watandar that the restrictions imposed by the Islamic Emirate coupled with dearth of recreational spots and avenues across the country have left them grapple with boredom.

Special polio vaccination campaign commences in 5 provinces

KABUL (SW) – Officials from the Ministry of Public Health have announced the commencement of a special polio vaccination campaign across five Afghan provinces.

Afghan migrants in Iran face increasing hardships amid growing government pressures

KABUL/TEHRAN (SW) – In recent months, Afghan migrants in Iran have been facing a deepening crisis as government pressures escalate. As tensions rise and policies

Polio immunization campaign to be launched on Saturday

KABUL (SW) – A four-day polio vaccination campaign will start on Saturday, in several provinces of Afghanistan.

Thousands of Baghlan residents remain deprived of electricity

POL-E KHOMRI (SW) – Thousands of Baghlan residents in Doshi district remain deprived of electricity amid harsh weather conditions.

Endemic poverty forcing women out on to the streets in search for livelihood

KABUL (SW) – Endemic poverty and the vicious cycle of socio-political unrest has forced many women out on to the streets in search for livelihood.

Traffic accident in Kapisa leaves 5 dead, 3 injured

MAHMUD-E RAQI CITY (SW) – A tragic traffic accident in the district of Ala-Say, Kapisa, has resulted in the deaths of five people, including three

Water shortage crisis deepens across provinces in Afghanistan

KABUL (SW) – As the European Union expressed concerns about the water shortage crisis in Afghanistan, the residents of a number of provinces say access to drinking water is becoming a serious problem for them.

Exclusive: Number of university entrance test ‘Kankor’ applicants drop by half

KABUL (SW) – Since the establishment of the Islamic Emirate, Afghanistan saw the third annual university entrance exam (Kankor) this month, which was the second without the participation of female students, but finding by Salam Watandar indicate that the numbers of male applicants have also decreased significantly.

Infectious seasonal diseases spread rapidly in Zabul

QALAT CITY (SW) – Health officials in Zabul province report a recent surge in the number of patients suffering from infectious seasonal illnesses at the provincial