Category: News

Lack of funds hindering development projects, says minister

KABUL (SW) – Officials of the Ministry of Urban Development and Lands say that this year, due to lack of budget, the ministry cannot implement a number of development projects.

Shi’ite community fearful of attack on Ashura eve

KABUL (SW) – On the eve of the Ashura ceremony, a number of Shi’ite community members Kabul said they are worried about the security of their mourning ceremony.

Karzai blames Pakistan for girls school closure

KABUL (SW) – Former predident, Hamid Karzai, has said that the closure of schools for girls above the sixth grade in Afghanistan are not based on Islamic rules, but ordered by Pakistan.

Nangarhar residents fight drought with small water dams

JALALABAD (SW) – A group of young men and professional engineers in Haska Mina district of Nangarhar province have started efforts to fight drought by building small water dams.

IS claims responsibility for the deadly blast in Kabul

KABUL (SW) – The so-called Islamic State (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for the deadly blast in Kabul among ghd Shiite community members.

New wave of dengue fever confirmed in Afghanistan

KABUL (SW) – A new wave of dengue fever has been confirmed in Afghanistan with a total of 64 cases reported between 12 June and 30 July 2022 from Nangarhar province only, with no associated deaths, said the World Health Organisation.

Analysts call for safety of civilians in security operations

KABUL (SW) – Analysts believe that the security forces should make it absolutely sure that no civilians are harmed in their operations.

1600 people in Kandahar, Balkh and Herat to get jobs

HERAT (SW) – At least 1600 people in Kandahar, Balkh and Herat to get jobs, announced officials.

UNICEF warns of cholera spreading

KABUL (SW) -The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that due to the deadly earthquake in Khost’s Spera district, the threat of cholera spreading has increased.