Number of return refugees from Iran on the rise
The refugees returning from Iran spoke about the mistreatment of Afghans at the hands of Iranian forces - many of them saying they had “a bitter experience” there.
Afghanistan
Women
Female entrepreneur opens women-only restaurant in Balkh
The chamber of commerce and industry in Balkh meanwhile said women will have their full support if they want to start businesses.
Business
Afghanistan’s economy adjusting to ‘new normal’: World Bank
World Bank says that over the past year, the resumption of off-budget international support for humanitarian needs and basic services helped mitigate some negative impacts.
Afghanistan
Gen. Raziq remembered on his fourth death anniversary
Abdul Maruf, one of Gen. Raziq’s soldiers who is in Germany, says that Abdul Raziq was a talented military leader.
South Asia
People report ‘mistreatment’ by Pakistani forces at Torkham crossing
The Afghanistan side of the crossing is filled with hundreds of people, sometimes even thousands, who are waiting to travel to Pakistan, mostly for treatment purposes.
Afghanistan
Dozens of civilians, including teachers, arrested in Panjshir
A source says that Rafiullah and Masjidi, two teachers from Cheher Ali school, were arrested by the Taliban when they were returning home from school.
Afghanistan
Second-hand market in Kabul booms as poverty, migration continue
Shop owners said people sell their home appliances and equipment mostly due to poverty and severe economic problems.
Business
Dairy company opens in Kabul amidst fall in investments
The company has initially hired at least 150 people in its main headquarters and over 1,000 others will be engaged in the business outside the firm.
Afghanistan
Monument built in Nangarhar to remember Japanese doctor Tetsu Nakamura
Work on the monument was started by the previous government and was completed this week. The aim is to honor Nakamura’s legacy.
Afghanistan
National ID cards costs rise amid increase in applicants
Taliban said the decision to increase the costs of national identity cards was part of efforts to sustain its administration’s income in absence of foreign aid.