Unpaid salaries deepen hardship for Afghanistan’s public employees amid winter
Several employees said they have not been paid for nearly two months, leaving them struggling to cover basic living expenses....
US pledges $2 billion in global humanitarian aid, Afghanistan not on list
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the new funding mechanism was designed to improve accountability and efficiency in humanitarian operations....
Taliban bar religious schools from holding independent exams
The decision follows a directive by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, the ministry said....
Residents in western Afghanistan say drinking water shortages worsen in Badghis
Women and children queue for hours at a single water tap that serves more than 500 families, residents said....
Afghans mark Yalda Night as symbol of hope and endurance
In western Herat province, residents observed Yalda with enthusiasm, laying out traditional spreads and reviving customs passed down through generations....
Stove makers in Zabul see sharp decline in sales as poverty deepens
Despite colder temperatures, many residents cannot afford wood-burning stoves or fuel to heat their homes....
Afghan migrants face intensified crackdown in Pakistan amid growing Taliban tensions
The UN refugees agency said that at least 35,000 migrants were deported from Iran and Pakistan during the past week....
As Pakistan expels undocumented Afghans, thousands face uncertain future
The Pakistani government has also stopped renewing many temporary visas, leaving families who have lived in the country for years with few options....