Category: Soceity

Gathering held to cut down extravagant spendings on weddings

KABUL (SW) – The ‘Parto Library’ in Kabul on Wednesday held a public gathering in a bid to promote a social debate to cut down

Sale of expired food products goes unchecked

KABUL (SW) – A number of Kabul residents complain about the sale of expired food by some shopkeepers in the city causing health issues, especially

Almond yield in Samangan decreased by 90 percent

QALA-E-NAU (SW) – A number of gardeners in Samangan say that due to the extreme cold in last year’s winter, their almond yield has decreased

Disabled persons demand resumption of the Swedish Committee aid programs

MAZAR-E-SHARIF (SW) – A number of disabled people in Balkh province have demanded resumption of activities of the Swedish Committee in Afghanistan. A meeting was

Islamic Emirate bans activities of all Swedish organisations in Afghanistan

KABUL (SW) – Following the decision of the government of the Islamic Emirate to suspend the activities of all Swedish aid institutions in Afghanistan in

Madrasa students to participate in the university entrance tests

KABUL (SW) – The higher education ministry have announced that madrasa (religious seminary) students will participate in this year’s university entrance tests. Officials at the

Street food vendors not maintaining hygiene, says Kabul residents

KABUL (SW) – A number of Kabul residents believe street food vendors do not comply with hygiene and quality standards, which is seriously affecting their

Diarrhea goes viral in Samangan

SAMANGAN (SW) – Officials at the Samangan provincial hospital say that the number of patients with diarrhea has increased in recent days. Seyed Osman Hamidi,

Earthquake-hit Paktika residents facing crippling malnourishment

KABUL (SW) – Officials of the malnutrition department of the only health center in Gyan district of Paktika say that more than 30 patients, including

Dearth of health services proving deadly for Zabdul residents

QALAT (SW) – Local officials and employees of the health department in Khak Afghan district of Zabul say that due to the lack of facilities

Over 1 million minors in crippling child labor

KABUL (SW) – Latest estimates by the International Labour Organization suggest over a million minors in Afghanistan are busy in crippling child labor practices. In