Tag: Farah

Raisin producers in Farah seek market access

FARAH CITY (SW) – A number of raisin producers in Farah say that although this year’s grape yield and raisin production in this province have

Western zone residents irked by power supply issues with Iran

HERAT CITY (SW) – A number of residents of Herat, Farah and Nimroz provinces are complaining about the excessive electricity imported from Iran and say

Road accident claims 5 lives in Farah

FARAH CITY (SW) – Five members of a family lost their lives in Farah to a road accident on the main highway connecting the province to Herat, confirmed officials on Friday.

Hospital for drug addicts faced with shortages

KABUL (SW) – In the wake of the rise to power of the Taliban, the main public hospital for the treatment of drug addicts in Farah province is faced with lack of facilities.

COVID-19 vaccination gains momentum in Farah

KABUL (SW) – Health officials in Farah have said at least 1000 people are receiving coronavirus vaccines here on daily basis.

80 % of Farah residents grappling with poverty

FARAH CITY (SW) – An overwhelming majority of Farah province residents in Afghanistan are grappling with acute poverty.

Farah governor along with security forces ‘surrender’ to Taliban

FARAH CITY (SW) – The governor of Farah province and mayor of Farah city have been blamed by the local MP for surrendering to the Taliban with dozens of security forces.

Taliban enter Farah after fierce clashes

HERAT CITY (SW) – The Taliban claimed to have captured many parts of Farah city after which scores of the inmates fled as the insurgents overrun the prison.

30 security forces killed in Taliban onslaught in Farah

FARAH CITY (SW) – Local sources in Farah claimed at least 30 members of the Afghan National Army got killed in a Taliban assault in Bala Bulook district last evening.