West Kabul residents say Taliban demolished homes without compensation
Residents of Dasht-e Barchi say homes and businesses were destroyed without compensation as Taliban expanded road construction in the capital....
Afghanistan: Watermelon farmers hit by border closures, falling prices
Farmers say export disruptions have forced them to sell watermelons at sharply reduced prices in local markets....
Worsening water crisis disrupts daily life in Kabul
Families across Kabul say dried wells and shrinking access to drinking water are forcing many to buy water at high prices....
Residents of Bamiyan district say poor roads deepen isolation, hardship
People in Punjab district say deteriorating roads have disrupted travel, delayed medical care and left communities cut off from basic services....
Dairy farmers in Herat struggle with rising costs, lack of support
Producers cite expensive feed, low milk prices and limited veterinary services as key challenges....
In Nad Ali, rising food prices leave many unable to afford basics
Residents in a district of Helmand province say shrinking incomes, unemployment and weak oversight have deepened economic strain....
Taliban health minister avoids corruption allegations in first remarks after arrests
Noor Jalal Jalali called for oversight of aid groups but did not address reported detentions or claims of misconduct within the ministry....
Women in Kandahar say work restrictions deepen economic hardship
Many, once primary earners, now rely on low-paid domestic labor to support their families....