Boundaries Beyond the Field: What Cricket Means for Afghan Children
In the shadow of a war-torn land, where bomb craters and sandstorms decorate the landscape, a different kind of rhythm plays out. The sound of bat meeting ball rings clear,…
Female Afghan Martial Artist Arrested in Islamabad, Fears Deportation to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan
Nargis Dowlatshahi, an Afghan sportswoman and martial artist, finds herself in a dire situation after being arrested by Islamabad police this morning. The young woman, who fled Afghanistan a year…
Escalating Crisis: Afghan Migrants in Pakistan Face Raids, Arrests, and Deportations
Parisa had always thought of Pakistan as a temporary refuge. After fleeing Afghanistan in 2023, she believed that Islamabad could offer a safe haven from the Taliban’s wrath. As a…
Taliban Reaffirms Ban on Women Working in NGOs, Expands Restrictions
The Taliban has doubled down on its ban on women working in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), issuing a follow-up directive on December 26, 2024, to enforce the controversial measure first announced…
Taliban Leader Bans Windows Overlooking Neighboring Homes to Restrict Women’s Visibility
The Taliban’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has issued a directive banning the construction of windows in residential buildings that overlook neighboring homes, particularly those housing women. The order, announced through…
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Education Challenges Persist for Afghan Children in Khost Province
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UNESCO and Partners Prioritize Digitization of Bamyan Buddha Statues
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In Babrak Thana, Khost province, Afghan students demonstrate remarkable resilience as they…
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Afghan Women Celebrate Shab-e-Yalda in Secrecy Amid Taliban Restrictions
In the shadow of Taliban-imposed restrictions, Afghan women activists gathered in secret to celebrate Shab-e-Yalda, an ancient tradition marking the…
Open Mic: Ep 9 with Wazhma Sayel – The Afghan Times Podcast
In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Wazhma Sayel, a young woman from Kunduz, Afghanistan. Listen now…
Open Mic Ep 8 with Sana Siddiqi – The Afghan Times Podcast
In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Sana Siddiqi, a young woman from Kabul, Afghanistan, who shares…
‘You Will Not Grow Up in Silence’: A Former Athlete Mother’s Fight for Freedom
It is a cold December day in Kabul, the biting wind swirling through crowded streets where men clad in thick…
Open Mic: Ep 7 with Zuhal Faizi – The Afghan Times Podcast
In this episode of Open Mic, Zuhal Faizi talks about her struggles as an Afghan girl fighting for her right…
Bound by Silence: Maryam’s Fight Against an Unyielding System
In a society where divorce is nearly impossible and the laws are stacked against them, Afghan women like Maryam fight…
The Thirst of a Nation: Two Sisters’ Daily Walk for Survival in Afghanistan
In the desolate hills of rural Afghanistan, life revolves around the simplest and most essential of human needs: water. It’s…
The Afghan Times Launches “Open Skies, Closed Doors”: A New Initiative to Highlight the Education Crisis in Afghanistan
The Afghan Times is proud to announce the launch of a new category, “Open Skies, Closed Doors,” dedicated to bringing…
Open Mic: Ep 6 – The Afghan Times Podcast
In this episode, we feature Arzu Naderi, a trailblazing Afghan woman dedicated to education, press, and women's empowerment. Arzu’s journey…
Health and Malnutrition in Afghanistan: A Worsening Crisis Amidst Taliban Rule
For World Food Day, October 16, 2024, the Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific released a report “Women and Food Insecurity in Afghanistan” highlighting the country’s worsening…