Families in Helmand say children suffering severe malnutrition amid poverty
A father in Helmand’s Nad Ali district said his 10-day-old baby weighed about two kilograms....
Kabul taxi drivers complain of rising fees
The costs, they say, come on top of higher fuel prices, fewer passengers and widespread unemployment....
Kabul residents warn of worsening water shortages as wells run dry
Several residents said large parts of Kabul no longer have reliable access to potable water, with many neighbourhood wells no longer functioning....
Clothing sellers in Zabul say business hit by rising prices, weak demand
Shopkeepers at the district’s main market said the cost of clothing has increased due to supply disruptions....
Street vendors in Herat say incomes have slumped amid economic strain
“In a full day, I earn no more than 70 or 80 afghanis,” said Mohammad Rahim, a street vendor who supports a family of seven....
Residents warn historic Begum Minaret in Ghazni at risk of collapse
Locals said the structure has deteriorated significantly and requires urgent restoration to prevent irreversible damage....
Residents in Kandahar district cite lack of basic services
“Our problems are many. We need wells for water, and we rely on livestock, but every year drought returns,” a resident said....
Kabul residents say job opportunities shrink as daily incomes fall
Several residents said that daily earnings for casual labourers and self-employed workers have fallen sharply....