Herat man’s desperate kidney sale triggers harrowing cycle of suffering
The initial kidney sale, a desperate bid to alleviate his family's poverty, has left Tawab grappling with debilitating health issues.
Health
Afghanistan
Herat family reduces meals amid rising poverty in Afghanistan
According to the United Nations, Afghanistan, with a population of 40 million, has one of the world's lowest per capita incomes.
Women
Families in Herat sell children into marriage amid crushing poverty
“Families here, like ours, are selling their children so they don’t starve to death. We gave our children away because of hunger,” says Samira, a resident of Herat.
World
Pakistan, Iran attend Davos amid airstrike tensions
Pakistan reported early Wednesday that Iran had violated its airspace, hours after Iranian state media announced missiles targeted two bases of the militant group Jaish al Adl on Tuesday.
Business
Thousands of trucks stranded as Torkham border crossing remains closed
Islamabad's recent tightening of documentation for Afghan nationals, part of a broader crackdown on undocumented Afghans in Pakistan, has led to periodic closures of the crossings in recent months.
South Asia
Iran-Pakistan talks on Afghanistan security expected today
The four-member Iranian delegation, accompanied by Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Ameri, plays a pivotal role in diplomatic efforts aimed at stabilizing Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
Pakistani cleric Rehman indicates Taliban’s willingness to engage with Islamabad on some issues
Rehman, the leader of Pakistan's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, emphasized that a key objective of his visit was to promote a reduction in hostilities by the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) against Pakistan.
Afghanistan
Pakistani cleric Fazal Rehman meets with Taliban leader in Kandahar
The details of the meeting in Kandahar have not been revealed yet. Taliban also has not commented on the meeting so far.
Women
Taliban official confirm arrests of women for dress code violations in Kabul
Sources confirm that the Taliban has detained dozens of women in both western and northern Kabul over the past week, citing violations of the Taliban's dress code.
Afghanistan
Pakistani cleric in Kandahar for anticipated talks with Taliban leader
Rehman had previously announced intentions to meet with Akhundzada during his Afghanistan visit.