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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,…

By The Afghan Times 18 Min Read

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 dawn, and the sun casts its first light over a…

By The Afghan Times 10 Min Read

Open Skies, Closed Doors: The Education Crisis in Afghanistan

As the first light of dawn begins to illuminate the Afghan mountains, Fatima, a 10-year-old girl, wraps her scarf tightly around her head and shoulders, bracing against the chill of…

By The Afghan Times 18 Min Read

A Mother’s Struggle: How Gender Expectations Turned a Happy Marriage into a Life of Hardship in Rural Afghanistan

In a quiet corner of Nangarhar’s Sarh Rud district, Rogal, a 35-year-old mother, has lived a life marked by hardship, resilience, and a struggle for dignity. Her story is not…

By The Afghan Times 6 Min Read

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 food crisis, deteriorating health conditions, and rising malnutrition, exacerbated by…

By The Afghan Times 5 Min Read

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Struggles Persist for Residents of Gharshin district

Struggles Persist for Residents of Gharshin district in Khost due to Lack of Basic Facilities Residents of the Gharshin district in Khost continue to grapple with a lack of essential…

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Education Challenges Persist for Afghan Children in Khost Province

In Babrak Thana, Khost province, Afghan students demonstrate remarkable resilience as they…

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Struggles Persist for Residents of Gharshin district

Struggles Persist for Residents of Gharshin district in Khost due to Lack…

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The Dire State of Afghan Children: Facing Hardships and Threats

The plight of Afghan children remains dire as they grapple with a…

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Before reaching hospital, the woman and her child died

Karimdad Rahimi, a resident of Baghlan province, said the dire situation faced…

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