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Afghan women and girls studying in a female-only library in Kabul, surrounded by bookshelves, highlighting their effort to pursue education independently after being banned from formal schooling.

The Impact of Women’s Education on Afghanistan’s Economy: A Missed Opportunity

January 4, 2025 Walma Zala 0

A recent study by Harry Anthony Patrinos, in collaboration with World Bank education expert Raja Bentaouet Kattan and American University economist Rafiuddin Najam, underscores the profound economic benefits of investing in women’s education in Afghanistan. …More

A pile of musical instruments, including speakers and guitars, engulfed in flames in an open field under the Taliban's orders to eliminate music in Afghanistan.

Afghan Musicians Silenced: The Struggle for Survival Under Taliban Rule

December 29, 2024 Walma Zala 0

By Walma Zala, Arts & Culture Correspondent More than two years after the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, Afghanistan’s music scene remains stifled under a total ban. Musicians, singers, and music lovers across …More

A photo of the stage at the Pashto Music Institute launch event in Malmö, Sweden, featuring traditional Pashto instruments (rubab and tabla) placed on a red carpet, a decorative vase on a table, and a colorful abstract painting in the background. A presentation screen displays the event's welcome message and details in Pashto and English.

Pashto Music Institute Launches in Malmö, Sweden, Heralding a New Era of Musical Heritage Preservation

December 28, 2024 Walma Zala 1

By Walma Zala, Arts & Culture Correspondent MALMÖ, Sweden — December 27, 2024 In a momentous gathering dedicated to safeguarding cultural identity, the Pashto Music Institute (PMI) marked its soft launch on Friday in Malmö, …More