Veteran journalist and photographer Naser Zaheri dies in Balkh
Friends and relatives said Zaheri had been suffering from a chronic illness.
Media
Media
New private radio station launches in Kandahar
The station operates on 90.9 FM and is managed by Mohib Mushtaq.
Politics
Taliban unveil five-year development strategy
Mujahid said the strategy is intended to unify all Taliban-run state institutions under a single long-term plan.
Human Rights
Sources: Taliban step up pressure on men to grow beards, wear caps
The enforcement has now expanded to include university students, athletes and ordinary citizens.
Afghanistan, US
Trump signs proclamation honoring Abbey Gate victims
The proclamation describes the withdrawal as the “single most embarrassing display of American foreign policy in the history of our.
Politics
Sources: Taliban foreign minister’s planned trip to India canceled
Muttaqi was scheduled to travel to India from Aug. 27 to 29, but New Delhi withdrew its invitation, sources said.
Media
Taliban ban on images of living beings enforced in 16 provinces, Amu survey finds
The survey has found that only 11 provinces, including Kabul, Balkh and Herat, still permit television stations to broadcast such.
Women
Women in Logar say Taliban have stripped them of all freedoms
“I wanted to become a doctor, but when the Taliban closed universities to girls, my dream was destroyed,” Amina said.
Immigration
Nearly 8,000 Afghan migrants deported from Iran, Pakistan in one day
Figures from the commission show that 4,515 migrants were expelled from Pakistan.
Afghanistan
Traffic accident in Balkh kills 3, injures 4
The statement said that the crash occurred when a vehicle veered off the road.