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.
Economy
Economy
Food prices in Afghanistan remain high despite stable markets, UN report says
The report says that while markets remained relatively stable in early May, food prices continued to strain households across the.
Economy
Herat dairy farmers say lack of markets forces them to sell milk at low prices
Farmers and cattle owners in western Afghanistan say the absence of cold storage and processing facilities has sharply reduced their.
Economy
Residents struggle as rents surge across Kabul
Tenants say housing costs have risen sharply in recent months, driven by population pressures, limited construction and weak enforcement of.
Economy
Civil servants in Afghanistan face pay delays as budget approval lags
Employees say April salaries remain unpaid weeks into the new fiscal year.
Art & Culture, Economy
In Herat’s carpenter street, a traditional winter craft endures — but struggles
Carpenters say cheap imports and changing tastes are eroding their livelihoods even as the tradition remains embedded in homes.
Economy, Immigration
Returnees in western Afghanistan struggle to find work as wages plunge
Qudratullah, who returned from Iran two months ago, said he works long hours for minimal pay but has no alternative.
Economy
Taliban commission approves $44 million in development projects
Taliban said 26 projects were presented for consideration. Of those, 19 were approved, while four were modified.
Economy
Floods in Afghanistan kill hundreds, leave nearly 57,000 in need, UN agency says
OCHA said assessments have been completed in 115 districts, with additional evaluations ongoing in 34 districts, meaning the overall impact.
Economy
Taliban announce start of three power projects in Faryab
Projects worth $18 million aim to expand electricity access in northern Afghanistan.