Taliban earn nearly $90 million from mining, oil fields in two months
The majority of this revenue has come from the sale of crude oil from the Amu Darya oil field....
Deprived of education, Herat girls turn to enameling to cope with depression
The students, barred from formal education by the Taliban, have turned to this ancient craft to regain a sense of normalcy....
Taliban’s divergent observance of Arafat day stirs confusion, criticism
This decision has sparked confusion and frustration among Afghan citizens, who are now uncertain about which observance to follow....
Students report forced marriages due to continued ban on Girls’ education
Several female students have shared that since the schools closed, their families have compelled them into forced marriages, resulting in dire circumstances....
Taliban’s wage cuts for female employees deemed ‘unjust’
Women warned that this drastic pay cut will lead to severe economic hardships, leaving their children hungry....
Afghanistan: Children grapple with widespread malnutrition amid endemic poverty
On June 7, World Food Safety Day, estimates indicated that 16 million Afghans lack access to adequate food. Suraya, a resident of Herat, is among those struggli...
Experts say private sector in Afghanistan struggles with many challenges
The experts argued that the country’s private sector lack the necessary work facilities and that they need increased support from relevant institutions....
No indication yet on girls’ participation in upcoming university entrance exam
This year’s university entrance exam will be conducted in five stages across 34 provinces....