Afghanistan: Herat gets its third women’s only market
A number of women traders welcomed the initiative, stating such markets are crucial for women in Afghanistan under the present circumstances....
Qatar says engagement with Taliban needed despite ‘disappointing’ actions
Qatar’s foreign minister tells Davos 2023 meeting delegates Doha is consulting with other Muslim countries to establish dialogue with Taliban officials in Kan...
Nine people flogged in public in Kandahar
Public floggings, suspended for three weeks, have resumed and total over 200 since the Taliban started inflicting the punishment on people a few months ago...
Pakistan warns cash-strapped Taliban fighters may join Daesh
Munir Akram says the security situation is ‘very disturbing’ and if the Taliban do not have enough money, they may lose factions to Daesh....
Canadian MPs had been working to get slain Afghan law-maker to safety
One Canadian MP said a group had come together to advocate for nine female lawmakers to urgently be moved to safety in Canada...
British university to track opium production in Afghanistan using AI
Cranfield University will develop artificial intelligence to help the UN drug agency interpret data from satellites which will help track poppy fields...
CARE to resume work after Taliban allows female staff to return
The aid agency said it will resume health and nutrition operations after obtaining assurances that female staff can carry out their work unobstructed...
Afghanistan: Cotton harvests in Farah up by 30% this year
One hundred and sixty tons of cotton has been harvested this year after farmers stopped cultivating poppies and turned to cotton instead...