Real-time reporting on social developments, cultural changes, and economic updates capturing the pulse of contemporary Afghanistan.
Dozens of Afghans gathered outside the British Parliament on Thursday, January 16, to protest calls for a boycott of Afghanistan’s men’s cricket team. Holding signs declaring cricket as the Afghan people’s only source of joy, …More
ISLAMABAD (Saturday)— Islamabad is hosting a two-day international conference on the importance of girls’ education in Islamic countries and communities. The event opened today and has attracted over 150 delegates from 44 Islamic nations and …More
The Taliban government has responded to the findings of an official inquiry into alleged war crimes by the UK’s Special Air Service (SAS), stating that Afghans deserve compensation for atrocities committed by foreign forces. The …More
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – As winter approaches, residents in Afghanistan’s major cities, particularly Kabul, find themselves battling swooping temperatures and a silent killer: air pollution. Despite official claims that current air quality levels are not “alarmingly …More
A fresh wave of debates has been sparked about the potential presence of Pakistani military forces in the strategically significant Wakhan Corridor of northeastern Afghanistan. These discussions intensified following a meeting in Kabul between Taliban …More
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
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
The Taliban government in Afghanistan says at least 46 civilians, most of them women and children, have been killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Paktika Province. According to Taliban officials, the strikes took place overnight in …More
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – The humanitarian health organization EMERGENCY has raised the alarm over a sharp rise in traffic accidents across Afghanistan. Since August 2021, the number of reported road incidents has increased fivefold, while EMERGENCY …More
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