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# The Afghan Times

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- [When a Country Lives Through War: Women's Stories of Pain, Hope and Rebuilding](https://theafghantimes.com/tie-sports/2026/07/13/when-a-country-lives-through-war-womens-stories-of-pain-hope-and-rebuilding/) - When a country experiences war or profound political upheaval, ordinary people bear the greatest burden. Among them, women and children are often the ones who suffer the most, carrying the lasting consequences long after the fighting ends. As part of the AIPS–UEFA Young Reporters Programme covering the UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship in Bosnia and Herzegovina,
- [بریتانیا اصلاحات گسترده‌ای را در نظام مهاجرت و پناهندگی اعلام کرد](https://theafghantimes.com/dari/2026/07/14/بریتانیا-اصلاحات-گستردهای-را-در-نظام/) - لندن: دولت بریتانیا بسته‌ای از اصلاحات جدید را برای بازگرداندن کنترل بر نظام مهاجرت و پناهندگی این کشور اعلام کرده است. هدف از این اصلاحات، مقابله با مهاجرت غیرقانونی، تسریع بررسی پرونده‌های پناهندگی، افزایش اخراج افراد فاقد حق اقامت و کاهش فشار بر جوامع و مالیه‌دهندگان عنوان شده است. لایحه جدید مهاجرت و پناهندگی که
- [بریتانیا د کډوالۍ او پناه غوښتنې په سیستم کې پراخ اصلاحات اعلان کړل](https://theafghantimes.com/pashto/2026/07/14/بریتانیا-د-کډوالۍ-او-پناه-غوښتنې-په-سیس/) - لندن: د بریتانیا حکومت د کډوالۍ او پناه غوښتنې د سیستم د اصلاح لپاره د نویو قوانینو او اقداماتو یوه پراخه بسته اعلان کړې چې هدف یې د ناقانونه کډوالۍ مخنیوی، د پناه غوښتنې د دوسیو چټکه ارزونه، د ناقانونه مېشتو کسانو ایستل او پر ټولنو او مالیه ورکوونکو د فشار کمول دي. د حکومت
- [Afghan Times Journalist Becomes First Afghan to Win Top Prize at AIPS Sport Media Awards](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2026/04/10/afghan-times-journalist-becomes-first-afghan-to-win-top-prize-at-aips-sport-media-awards/) - The co-founder of the Afghan Times and journalist, Salma Niazi, has become the first Afghan to win the top prize in the “Young Reporters Writing” category at the International Sport Press Association’s (AIPS) 2025 Sport Media Awards, which honour the “world’s finest sports journalists”. According to AIPS press release, the award ceremony was held at
- [د کوچنیو کښتیو لومړني چلوونکي د نوې «د ژوند د خطر سره مخ کولو» جرم له مخې بنديان شول](https://theafghantimes.com/pashto/2026/06/18/د-کوچنیو-کښتیو-لومړني-چلوونکي-د-نوې-د/) - ​•​د بریتانیا د حکومت د سرحدي امنیت قانون (Border Security Act) له مخې د نوې سختې جزايي مادې پر بنسټ د دوو کوچنیو کښتیو چلوونکو ته سزا ورکړل شوه. ​•​تر اوسه ۱۴ کسان په دې جرم تورن شوي دي، او دا قانون هغو قاچاقي ډلو ته مستقیم ګوزار ورکوي چې د مانش کانال (Channel) د
- [نخستین هدایت‌کنندگان قایق‌های کوچک تحت جرم جدید «به خطر انداختن جان افراد» زندانی شدند](https://theafghantimes.com/dari/2026/06/18/نخستین-هدایتکنندگان-قایقهای-کوچک/) - • دو هدایت‌کننده قایق‌های کوچک بر اساس جرم جدید و سخت‌گیرانه‌ای که در چارچوب قانون امنیت مرزی دولت بریتانیا معرفی شده است، محکوم شدند. • تاکنون ۱۴ نفر تحت این جرم متهم شده‌اند؛ جرمی که ضربه مستقیمی به باندهای قاچاق انسان وارد می‌کند که عبور از کانال مانش را تسهیل کرده و جان افراد را
- [حکومت بریتانیا اقدامات سخت جدیدی را علیه مهاجرت غیرقانونی اعلام کرده و از جوامع خواسته است تا در نجات جان‌ها کمک کنند](https://theafghantimes.com/dari/2026/03/29/حکومت-بریتانیا-اقدامات-سخت-جدیدی-را-عل/) - تا پایان دسامبر سال ۲۰۲۵، شهروندان افغان حدود ۱۲ درصد از افرادی را تشکیل می‌دهند که با قایق‌های کوچک به بریتانیا رسیده‌اند. دولت بریتانیا اقدامات خود را علیه مهاجرت غیرقانونی و شبکه‌های جرمی که از این مسیر سود می‌برند، تقویت می‌کند، در حالی که همچنان به تعهد خود برای فراهم کردن پناهندگی از طریق راه‌های
- [Pakistan Shelling Forces Families in Khost to Flee to Caves](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/04/03/pakistan-shelling-forces-families-in-khost-to-flee-to-caves/) - On cold Friday night in Gurbuz District of Khost province, eight-year-old Ahmad sits quietly inside a dark cave, holding his younger sister close. Just days ago, they were in their home. Now, the cave is their only shelter. “We had a house, a life,” says Bibi Gul, a mother of four. “Now my children sleep on
- [د انګلستان حکومت د ناقانونه کډوالۍ پر ضد سخت نوي اقدامات اعلان کړل او له ټولنو یې وغوښتل چې د ژوندونو په خوندي کولو کې مرسته وکړي](https://theafghantimes.com/pashto/2026/03/29/د-انګلستان-حکومت-د-ناقانونه-کډوالۍ-پر-ض/) - د ۲۰۲۵ کال د دسمبر تر پایه پورې، افغان وګړي د هغو کسانو شاوخوا ۱۲٪ جوړوي چې په وړو کښتیو کې انګلستان ته رسېدلي دي. د انګلستان حکومت د ناقانونه کډوالۍ او هغو جرمي شبکو پر ضد چې له دې لارې ګټه اخلي، خپل اقدامات پیاوړي کوي، په داسې حال کې چې هغو کسانو ته
- [Girl Injured in Pakistani Shelling in Kunar Dies](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/04/01/girl-injured-in-pakistani-shelling-in-kunar-dies/) - A 9-year-old girl Baharat who was critically injured during Pakistani military shelling in Asadabad, Kunar province, on Saturday has died from her wounds, her family confirmed on Wednesday. She was seriously injured two days ago in Pakistani artillery strikes that wounded 16 people in total. The attack also killed her uncle at the scene. Despite receiving treatment,
- [Peace Talks in Islamabad, Bloodshed in Afghanistan: Pakistan’s Double Game](https://theafghantimes.com/saeedullah-safi-column/2026/03/30/peace-talks-in-islamabad-bloodshed-in-afghanistan-pakistans-double-game/) - While Pakistan hosts high-level talks in Islamabad on 29–30 March 2026 aimed at reducing tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran, a starkly different reality is unfolding just across its border in Afghanistan. The meetings, involving regional powers such as Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt, focus on diplomatic solutions, including proposals to reopen the Strait of
- [Pakistani Military Attack on Asadabad, Kunar: 1 Killed, more than 15 Injured](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/03/29/pakistani-military-attack-on-asadabad-kunar-1-killed-15-injured/) - A reported Pakistani military strike hit Asadabad, the capital of Kunar province, on Sunday afternoon, killing one person and injuring 15 others, according to local officials. Muzaffar Mukhlis, head of Kunar’s Public Health Department, told The Afghan Times that the casualties were transferred to medical facilities. “Among the injured, many are women and children,” he
- [U.S. Sanctions, War and Climate Inflicting a Heavy Mental Health Toll in Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/03/25/u-s-sanctions-war-and-climate-inflicting-a-heavy-mental-health-toll-in-afghanistan/) - The street market in the Afghan border town of Torkham in Nangrahar province has “gone silent.” Anxiety about the future is rising as trade halts and incomes dry up, a local shopkeeper tells Truthdig and The Afghan Times. His name has been withheld for his protection, as have most names in this piece. Pakistan declared open war
- [The Silence of Afghan Girls’ Classrooms Enters Its Fifth Year](https://theafghantimes.com/saeedullah-safi-column/2026/03/21/the-silence-of-afghan-girls-classrooms-enters-its-fifth-year/) - Yesterday, on 20 March 2026, Afghanistan celebrated Nowruz, its New Year—a day traditionally filled with hope, renewal, and new beginnings. Today, 21 March, the country observes Farmer’s Day, honoring those who work tirelessly to sustain the nation. And tomorrow, 22 March, the new school year is set to begin. But this year, like the last four, the
- [Bodies of Female Doctor and Son Unrecovered as Pakistani Forces Fire on Retrieval Attempts](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/03/20/bodies-of-female-doctor-and-son-unrecovered-as-pakistani-forces-fire-on-retrieval-attempts/) - Sources told the Afghan Times that a female doctor, Sahar Zawalzai, and her young son, Mihan Zawalzai, were shot dead by Pakistani forces on Thursday morning, the first day of Eid in Afghanistan, in the Brikot area of Nari district, Kunar province. More than 24 hours after the incident, their bodies remain at the scene,
- [Bodies of Female Doctor and Son Retrieved After 24 Hours in Kunar](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/03/20/bodies-of-female-doctor-and-son-retrieved-after-24-hours-in-kunar/) - A female doctor, Sahar Zawalzai, and her young son, Mihan, were killed by Pakistani forces on Thursday morning in the Barikot area of Nari district, Kunar province, the first day of Eid in Afghanistan, sources told TOLOnews. According to local residents, the bodies remained at the site for more than 24 hours, as Pakistani forces fired on anyone
- [“400 Killed”: Families Search Ruins After Pakistani Strike on Kabul Hospital](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/03/17/we-are-still-looking-families-search-ruins-after-pakistani-strike-on-kabul-hospital/) - The smell of smoke still lingers in the air as men move silently through the rubble, lifting broken concrete with bare hands. Every few seconds, someone calls out a name. No one answers. Outside what remains of the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital, families have gathered since early morning—waiting, searching, hoping. Some clutch photographs. Others hold onto
- [Death Toll Rises to 400 After Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul Addiction Hospital, Taliban Say](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/03/16/death-toll-rises-to-400-after-pakistani-airstrike-on-kabul-addiction-hospital-taliban-say/) - The death toll has risen sharply after a Pakistani airstrike struck a major drug addiction treatment hospital in Kabul late Monday evening, according to Taliban officials. Hamdullah Fitrat said the Pakistani military carried out the strike at around 9:00 p.m. on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital, a 2,000-bed facility dedicated to treating drug addiction. Fitrat said large sections of
- [First Update: Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul Drug Treatment Center Kills at Least 250, Toll Likely Higher](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/03/16/first-update-pakistani-airstrike-on-kabul-drug-treatment-center-kills-at-least-250-toll-likely-higher/) - Rescue operations are ongoing at a 2,000-bed drug treatment center in Kabul after it was hit by a Pakistani military airstrike Monday evening, local media report. Preliminary reports indicate that at least 250 civilians have been killed, with the toll likely to rise, and over 400 others injured. Emergency teams are still recovering victims from the debris.
- [Pakistani Shelling Kills Civilians, Damages Homes in Eastern Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/03/15/pakistani-shelling-kills-civilians-damages-homes-in-eastern-afghanistan/) - Pakistani forces carried out artillery attacks in eastern Afghanistan that killed civilians and damaged residential homes, according to Taliban officials and local media reports. Hamdullah Fitrat said Pakistani military forces shelled a civilian house in Kamdesh district, where one person was killed and the house was completely burned. Fitrat added that the attack was carried out by what he
- [Pakistani Airstrikes Damage Hospital in Kandahar, Taliban Say](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/03/15/pakistani-airstrikes-damage-hospital-in-kandahar-taliban-say/) - Pakistani aircraft carried out airstrikes on two locations in Kandahar province of Afghanistan overnight, according to a spokesperson for the Taliban government. Zabihullah Mujahid said the strikes targeted two separate points in the province but did not cause any casualties. According to Mujahid, one of the strikes damaged part of a drug addiction treatment hospital, while the other hit an empty
- [Boundaries Beyond the Field: What Cricket Means for Afghan Children](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2025/01/10/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, laughter pierces the dry air, and barefoot children sprint with pure determination. For these young players, cricket is not just a game—it’s a lifeline, a
- [Pakistani Artillery Shelling Damages Boys’ High School in Afghanistan’s Kunar Province](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/03/14/pakistani-artillery-shelling-damages-boys-high-school-in-afghanistans-kunar-province/) - A boys’ high school building in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province has been severely damaged after artillery shelling reportedly carried out by Pakistani forces, according to a local official. Ziaurrahman Spin Ghar, the Information Director at the Kunar Department of Information and Culture, told Tolo News that the central boys’ high school in Dangam district was
- [Bombs Over Homes: Afghan Civilians Paying the Price for Pakistan’s Airstrikes](https://theafghantimes.com/saeedullah-safi-column/2026/03/13/bombs-over-homes-afghan-civilians-paying-the-price-for-pakistans-airstrikes/) - When bombs fall on homes instead of battlefields, the victims are not Taliban. They are families. Mothers. Children. The latest Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan’s major cities, including Kabul and Kandahar, have once again highlighted a painful reality: in this escalating conflict, Afghan civilians are paying the highest price. According to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA),
- [Deadly Pakistani Airstrikes Hit Kabul and Kandahar, Civilians Killed](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/03/13/deadly-pakistani-airstrikes-hit-kabul-and-kandahar-civilians-killed/) - Pakistani airstrikes struck key Afghan cities early Friday, killing civilians in the capital and hitting infrastructure in southern Afghanistan, officials and the United Nations said. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said it documented at least four civilian deaths and 14 injuries following airstrikes in the Pul-e-Charkhi area of Kabul late Thursday night. According
- [Afghanistan-Pakistan: Deadly Cross-Border Clashes Intensify](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/02/26/taliban-says-55-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-cross-border-retaliation-after-deadly-airstrikes/) - Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities said Wednesday they carried out major retaliatory attacks against Pakistani military positions across the Durand Line, saying 55 Pakistani soldiers were killed, as tensions between Kabul and Pakistan sharply escalated following airstrikes that the United Nations says killed civilians inside Afghanistan. In a statement issued by the Ministry of National Defense of
- [Pakistani Army Shells Torkham Returnee Camp, Wounds Civilians](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/02/27/pakistani-army-shells-torkham-returnee-camp-wounds-civilians/) - The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) expressed deep concern over escalating violence along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border. “We are greatly concerned by reports of armed clashes between Pakistan and Afghan authorities in multiple provinces, and airstrikes in Kabul and other areas,” the group said. The NRC said Omari camp, a temporary transit site for Afghan returnees from
- [Eight School Students Killed in Pakistani Airstrikes in Eastern Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/02/22/eight-school-students-killed-in-pakistani-airstrikes-in-eastern-afghanistan/) - Afghanistan’s Ministry of Education, under the control of the Taliban government, says eight school students were killed and one madrasa student was wounded in Pakistani airstrikes carried out overnight in eastern Afghanistan, according to a statement released by the ministry. The statement said in the Gardi Kas area of Behsood district in Nangarhar Province, eight
- [18 Civilians, Including 11 Children, Killed in Pakistani Airstrike on Home in Nangarhar](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/02/22/17-civilians-including-11-children-killed-in-pakistani-airstrike-on-home-in-nangarhar/) - At least 18 civilians, including 11 children, were killed in a Pakistani airstrike on a farmer’s home in the Behsood district of Nangarhar Province in eastern Afghanistan, Taliban authorities reported. Six of the victims were women and men. The strike reportedly destroyed the house completely, and rescue teams are working to recover bodies trapped under
- [23 Family Members Trapped Under Rubble After Pakistani Airstrikes in Nangarhar](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/02/22/23-family-members-trapped-under-rubble-after-pakistani-airstrikes-in-nangarhar/) - 23 members of a single family were trapped under rubble following Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, with four recovered so far and the remaining still missing. The strikes took place at around midnight on Saturday, targeting three districts in Nangarhar Province and two districts in Paktika Province. Video reviewed by Afghan Times shows, a member
- [Afghan Singer Who Once Fled Taliban Now Publicly Supports Their Rule](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/02/15/afghan-singer-who-once-fled-taliban-now-publicly-supports-their-rule/) - Afghan singer Latif Nangarhari said during a recent TikTok live broadcast that the Taliban system would last for fifty years while criticizing members of Afghanistan’s former republic government. In the video reviewed and archived by The Afghan Times, Nangarhari addressed people affiliated with the former Afghan government, saying they had fled the country and adding:
- [Two Children Killed, Five Injured in Explosion of Unexploded Ordnance in Nangarhar](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/02/13/two-children-killed-five-injured-in-explosion-of-unexploded-ordnance-in-nangarhar/) - Two children were killed and five others injured after an unexploded shell detonated in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar Province, according to a post published on X by the province’s media office, which operates under Taliban control. The incident reportedly occurred at around 12:30 p.m on Thursday. in the Spin Khord area of the Fourth Farm locality in Bati
- [Rashid Khan on Women’s Cricket: “I Definitely Want to See Anyone Represent Afghanistan”](https://theafghantimes.com/tie-sports/womens-cricket/2026/02/10/rashid-khan-on-womens-cricket-i-definitely-want-to-see-anyone-represent-afghanistan/) - Ahead of the T20 World Cup match against New Zealand, Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan spoke about the importance of women’s participation in cricket and broader opportunities for all Afghans. He expressed strong support for seeing “anyone representing Afghanistan on any stage” but made clear that such decisions are made by cricket authorities, not players. Rashid
- [Afghan Girls Still Barred From Education After 1,605 Days](https://theafghantimes.com/education/2026/02/10/afghan-girls-still-barred-from-education-after-1605-days/) - It has been around 1,605 days since the Taliban, about one month after taking power in August 2021, issued the order banning girls above grade 6 from continuing their education — a ban that remains firmly in place today, leaving millions of Afghan girls without access to secondary or higher schooling. According to multiple reports from
- [Two Killed in Separate Traffic Incidents in Nangarhar Province](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2026/02/10/two-killed-in-separate-traffic-incidents-in-nangarhar-province/) - Two people were killed in two separate traffic incidents in Jalalabad city, the capital of eastern Nangarhar province, according to Taliban local authorities. The Taliban-run Nangarhar Media Office said the first incident occurred in a crowded area of the city when a Mazda-type vehicle, reportedly driven at high speed and without caution, struck a pedestrian
- [Afghan Cyclists Denied Airport Entry to Asian Championships in Saudi Arabia](https://theafghantimes.com/tie-sports/2026/02/08/afghan-cyclists-denied-airport-entry-to-asian-championships-in-saudi-arabia/) - Afghan cyclists traveling to represent their country at the 2026 Asian Road Cycling Championships in Saudi Arabia were denied entry at the airport, despite holding valid visas. The Afghanistan Cycling Federation has condemned the action as discriminatory and a violation of sporting fairness. The 2026 Asian Road Cycling Championships, taking place from February 5–13 in
- [13-Year-Old Afghan Girl Detained for Working in Boys’ Clothes Under Taliban Rule](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2026/02/07/13-year-old-afghan-girl-detained-for-working-in-boys-clothes-under-taliban-rule/) - A video circulating widely on social media shows a 13-year-old Afghan girl being detained and forced to confess on camera by a Taliban member after she was discovered working while disguised in boys’ clothing. The footage has intensified concern among women’s rights advocates about the conditions facing girls and women living under Taliban restrictions. In
- [Khost’s Bangle Sellers Live Without IDs, Schools, or Rights](https://theafghantimes.com/arts-culture/2025/08/25/khosts-bangle-sellers-live-without-ids-schools-or-rights/) - In Khost, families who sell bangles have lived for decades without legal identity, education, or rights, trapped in generational poverty. Without national ID cards, they cannot own property, access healthcare, or enroll their children in school. Most live in rented houses or makeshift shelters on the city’s outskirts, facing eviction and hardship. “No one hears
- [“We Will Never Recognise the Taliban,” Says Spain Foreign Minister](https://theafghantimes.com/foreign-policy/2025/12/12/we-will-never-recognise-the-taliban-says-spain-foreign-minister/) - Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said on Friday that Spain will never recognise the Taliban government as long as his administration is in power, emphasizing that this stance supports Afghan women’s rights. The minister made the statement during HearUs 2025 in Madrid, an international conference bringing together Afghan women activists, survivors, and human rights advocates. Speaking
- [Taliban Quietly Bans Women from Dining in Restaurants](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/12/12/taliban-quietly-bans-women-from-dining-in-restaurants/) - In Kandahar province, restaurant owners have confirmed to The Afghan Times that women are no longer allowed to enter restaurants. While the Taliban have not publicly announced the ban, the group local officials reportedly instructed restaurant owners not to allow women to dine inside. Arifullah, a Kandahar resident, told The Afghan Times that he and his wife were
- [“A Country at a Crossroads”: UN Deputy Envoy Warns Afghanistan Is Sliding Deeper Into Crisis](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/12/10/a-country-at-a-crossroads-un-deputy-envoy-warns-afghanistan-is-sliding-deeper-into-crisis/) - Afghanistan is “a country at a crossroads,” warned Georgette Gagnon, the UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan and UNAMA Deputy Chief, as Taliban policies push the nation toward isolation amid rising hunger and shrinking freedoms. Speaking to the UN Security Council on Human Rights Day, Georgette Gagnon urged governments to “not allow the current crises to become the new
- [Taliban Destroy 657 Musical Instruments in Nangarhar](https://theafghantimes.com/arts-culture/2025/12/10/taliban-destroy-657-musical-instruments-in-nangarhar/) - Taliban in Nangarhar say they have seized and destroyed 657 musical instruments, which belonged to local residents. In a statement released by the Taliban-run governor’s office In Nangrahar province, the Directorate for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice said the items were confiscated from residents across several districts and later incinerated. Taliban said
- [Kandahar Children Walk Kilometers for Water](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2025/12/09/kandahar-children-walk-kilometers-for-water/) - Once home to flourishing fig orchards that supported local livelihoods, Kandahar’s Shah Wali Kot district—tucked between rugged mountains—now bears the scars of prolonged drought. The orchards that once sustained families have withered, and residents are fleeing in search of something as basic as drinking water. Along the rocky foothills on the road to Tarinkot, the capital of Uruzgan
- [Taliban Detain Four in Herat Over Peaky Blinders–Inspired Style](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/12/07/taliban-detain-four-in-herat-over-peaky-blinders-inspired-style/) - The Taliban’s Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice has detained four young men in Herat province for imitating the fashion of Peaky Blinders, the British television series known for its 1920s gangster aesthetic. In a video statement published on X, ministry spokesperson Saiful Islam Khyber said the youths—residents of Enjil district—were
- [Taliban Ban on Afghan Women Entering UN Premises Reaches Three Months](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/12/07/taliban-ban-on-afghan-women-entering-un-premises-reaches-three-months/) - Three months have passed since the Taliban imposed sweeping restrictions barring Afghan women staff and contractors from entering all United Nations premises across Afghanistan, the UN Women says. In a statement released today, Susan Ferguson, UN Women Special Representative in Afghanistan, emphasized the central role Afghan women play in humanitarian operations and warned that the prolonged restrictions
- [Afghan Children Face Trauma and Declining Education Under Taliban Rule](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2025/12/06/afghan-children-face-trauma-and-declining-education-under-taliban-rule/) - While the Taliban have not banned boys from attending school, their restrictions on women have severely disrupted education for all Afghan children. Since regaining power in August 2021, the Taliban reinstated the prohibition on girls attending secondary school in September 2021 and extended the ban to women at universities in December 2022. These measures, combined with
- [Taliban Execute Man in Public Gathering in Khost province ](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/12/03/taliban-execute-man-in-public-gathering-in-khost-province/) - The Taliban executed a man in a public gathering in Khost Province on Tuesday, with an estimated 80,000 people present, according to the provincial governor’s office. The statement released by the Taliban identified the man as Mangal and said he was convicted of killing Abdul Rahman, a resident of the Alisher district of Khost. The
- [Taliban Detain 70-Year-Old TikTok User Over Alleged ‘Un-Islamic’ Content](https://theafghantimes.com/human-rights/2025/11/29/taliban-detain-70-year-old-tiktok-user-over-alleged-un-islamic-content/) - The Taliban’s Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice says it has detained a 70-year-old TikTok user known online as “Malak Akbar.” Saiful Islam Khyber, the ministry’s spokesperson, announced the arrest in a post on X on Saturday, stating that the elderly man had been engaging in activities “against Islamic and
- [Vaccine Hesitancy Leaves Thousands of Children in Uruzgan at Risk](https://theafghantimes.com/health/2025/11/29/vaccine-hesitancy-leaves-thousands-of-children-in-uruzgan-at-risk/) - Despite continued support from international organizations and repeated vaccination campaigns against polio, measles, pertussis, and other deadly diseases, many children in Uruzgan remain unvaccinated and at serious risk, according to Dr. Bakht Mohammad Mustafa, head of the Emergency Polio Center at the provincial Public Health Department. He reports that deep-rooted misconceptions and limited public awareness
- [Afghan Refugees’ “Last Path to Safety” Closed as U.S. Freezes Visas](https://theafghantimes.com/immigration/2025/11/27/afghan-refugees-last-path-to-safety-closed-as-u-s-freezes-visas/) - Thousands of Afghan nationals who fled the country after the Taliban takeover are now facing uncertainty after the U.S. government announced an indefinite suspension of all visa and immigration applications for Afghan citizens. The move followed a shooting near the White House in Washington, D.C., which left two National Guard soldiers critically injured. The suspected
- [Ashraf Ghani Breaks Silence as Pakistan–Taliban Tensions Escalate](https://theafghantimes.com/explainer/2025/11/27/ashraf-ghani-breaks-silence-as-pakistan-taliban-tensions-escalate/) - Former Afghan president Ashraf Ghani has re-entered the public conversation with two lengthy statements posted on Facebook on 20 November and 27 November 2025, addressing what he describes as a critical moment for Afghanistan. The posts, written in Pashto, Dari and Uzbeki, come as tensions escalate between Pakistan and the Taliban authorities following recent cross-border airstrikes. Ghani, who has maintained
- [Most Children in Helmand Remain Out of School as Access to Education Falls Below 40%](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2025/11/27/most-children-in-helmand-remain-out-of-school-as-access-to-education-falls-below-40/) - Local officials from the Taliban-led government confirm that a majority of children in Helmand still lack access to education, acknowledging that decades of conflict, limited facilities, and economic hardship continue to deprive thousands of basic schooling. Molavi Mohammad Awaaz Ansari, head of Helmand’s Education Department under the Taliban-led government, says that decades of war, low
- [Expanding Restrictions Silence Women in Southern Afghanistan’s Media](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2025/11/26/expanding-restrictions-silence-women-in-southern-afghanistans-media/) - In the southern provinces—Kandahar, Helmand, Zabul, and Uruzgan—the presence of female journalists has fallen to zero. No woman is currently employed in any media institution across these provinces. Male reporters across the southern region say many of their former female colleagues—who once worked beside them for years—have either fled the country or remain confined at
- [Pakistan Airstrikes Kill 10 Civilians in Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/11/25/pakistan-airstrikes-kill-10-civilians-in-afghanistan/) - The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes overnight in Khost, Kunar, and Paktika provinces, killing 10 civilians, including nine children and one woman. Taliban Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on X that Pakistan bombed a civilian house in the Gurbuz district of Khost, destroying it completely and killing nine children (five boys and
- [Covert Classrooms and Invisible Incomes: How Afghan Women Are Resisting](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2025/11/15/covert-classrooms-and-invisible-incomes-how-afghan-women-are-resisting/) - One afternoon in Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital, 20-year-old Maryam slips through the alleyways with a notebook hidden beneath her scarf. She is heading to what looks like an ordinary home, but inside, the living room has been transformed into a classroom. Ten young women sit cross-legged on the floor, whispering their responses to the mathematics and
- [‘There Is No School Here’: Returnee Families in Helmand Fear for Their Children’s Future](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2025/11/14/there-is-no-school-here-returnee-families-in-helmand-fear-for-their-childrens-future/) - Haji Abdullah from Gereshk district in Helmand, who returned from Pakistan about 18 months ago, says his children have been unable to continue their education since coming back. “In Pakistan, all the children went to school,” he said. “We were poor, but at least there were active educational centers. Here, there’s nothing—no schools, no madrasas,
- [Afghan Sports Journalists Condemn Pakistani Airstrike That Killed Local Cricketers in Paktika](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/10/17/afghan-sports-journalists-condemn-pakistani-airstrike-that-killed-local-cricketers-in-paktika/) - The Afghanistan Sports Journalists Federation (ASJF) has “strongly” condemned what it described as a “cowardly and unlawful” airstrike by Pakistan’s military regime in Paktika Province, which reportedly claimed the lives of several civilians, including three local cricket players. According to a statement released by the ASJF on Friday evening, the airstrike targeted the Argun district
- [ACB Condemns Pakistan Airstrike That Killed Cricketers in Paktika](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/10/17/acb-condemns-pakistan-airstrike-that-killed-cricketers-in-paktika/) - The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has expressed deep sorrow and outrage following a deadly attack in Urgun District of Paktika Province that claimed the lives of three cricketers and several civilians. According to an official statement, the ACB confirmed that Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, along with five other residents of Urgun, were martyred in what
- [Three Local Cricketers Killed in Pakistani Airstrikes on Paktika](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/10/17/eight-local-cricketers-killed-in-pakistani-airstrikes-on-paktika/) - Sources within the Afghanistan Cricket Board told The Afghan Times that three local-level cricket players were killed and four others injured in Pakistani military airstrikes on Paktika province. The victims had reportedly traveled to Sharana, the provincial capital, to participate in a friendly cricket match and were attacked upon returning home. Further details about the
- [Afghan Journalist Killed, Another Wounded in Reported Cross-Border Fire from Pakistani Forces](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/10/15/afghan-journalist-killed-another-wounded-in-reported-cross-border-fire-from-pakistani-forces/) - An Afghan journalist lost his life and another sustained injuries after Pakistani troops allegedly fired across the border in Afghanistan’s Khost province, local officials said. Authorities in Khost confirmed that Abdul Ghafor Abid, a reporter for National Television, was shot and killed while covering a story near the Afghanistan–Pakistan border. Provincial spokesperson Mustaghfar Gurbaz stated
- [The Quiet Lessons Afghan Girls Carry](https://theafghantimes.com/opinion/2025/10/07/the-quiet-lessons-afghan-girls-carry/) - Loneliness is no longer something strange for Afghan girls like me. Back home, I sometimes wished for silence, for space to breathe. I thought: God, let me face hardship, let me struggle, but let me study and be strong. At that time, I did not know how heavy loneliness could truly be. I thought being
- [No Female Dentists in Uruzgan: Women Denied Basic Dental Care](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/10/07/no-female-dentists-in-uruzgan-women-denied-basic-dental-care/) - Women in Uruzgan province are facing a severe health crisis: not a single female dentist is available in either public hospitals or private clinics. Local health officials acknowledge that women with dental problems are forced to seek treatment from male doctors — an option many families prohibit due to Taliban restrictions and cultural taboos. Dr.
- [Still Here, Still Playing](https://theafghantimes.com/opinion/2025/10/06/still-here-still-playing/) - When the Taliban banned women from sport in 2021, they didn’t just dismantle a football team — they tried to erase a generation of women who dared to be visible. But erasure only works if the world forgets. And four years later, these women have refused to be forgotten. Last week, FIFA announced the formation
- [Taliban Imposes New Ban on Women’s Traditional Household Activities](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/10/06/taliban-imposes-new-ban-on-womens-traditional-household-activities/) - The Taliban have introduced yet another restriction on Afghan women, this time banning them from washing clothes, carpets, and household items at public water sources such as canals, ponds, and reservoirs in Kandahar province — the base of Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. According to a credible local source, the order came from the Taliban’s
- [Digital Censorship and Women's Education in Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/opinion/2025/10/02/digital-censorship-and-womens-education-in-afghanistan/) - After the fall of the Afghanistan Islamic republic government to the Taliban in 2021, Afghan women and girls have faced increasing restrictions and deprivation. Since seizing power, the Taliban have repeatedly sought to weaken them and cut off their opportunities. Despite these challenges, Afghan girls continue to fight for their right to education. Many put
- [Internet, Mobile Services Restored After 48-Hour Shutdown](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/10/01/internet-mobile-services-restored-after-48-hour-shutdown/) - After a sudden, nationwide communications blackout, internet and mobile services have been restored across Afghanistan, heralding a cautious return to connectivity for millions of people. When the blackout first began, it severed Afghans from friends, family and global platforms, intensifying fears of censorship and control. Now, with services returning, the country is cautiously stepping back
- [Taliban Cuts Internet Nationwide, Silencing Afghanistan’s Digital Lifeline](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/09/29/taliban-cuts-internet-nationwide-silencing-afghanistans-digital-lifeline/) - Afghanistan has entered a near-total communications blackout after Taliban authorities expanded restrictions on internet access, plunging the country further into isolation. Reports from internet monitoring groups confirm that services across multiple networks were disrupted in phases throughout Monday morning, eventually escalating into a nationwide shutdown. Mobile phone connections have also been heavily affected, leaving Afghans
- [Taliban Ban Male Tailors from Sewing Women’s Clothes in Kandahar](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/09/22/taliban-ban-male-tailors-from-sewing-womens-clothes-in-kandahar/) - Local sources in Kandahar province report that the Taliban have prohibited male tailors in the provincial capital from sewing clothes for women, both in shops and private homes. According to one source, who requested anonymity, officials from the Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice visited Rangrezano Street and several other
- [Afghan Journalist Salma Niazi Wins One Young World Journalist of the Year and Lyra McKee Award for Bravery](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2025/09/14/afghan-journalist-salma-niazi-wins-one-young-world-journalist-of-the-year-and-lyra-mckee-award-for-bravery/) - Afghan journalist Salma Niazi has been named one of the winners of the One Young World Journalist of the Year 2025 award, in recognition of her fearless reporting and dedication to amplifying the voices of Afghan women under challenging conditions. In addition, she has been named the winner of Lyra McKee Award for Bravery, honouring
- [Humanitarian Crisis as Millions of Afghans Made to Return](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/09/07/humanitarian-crisis-as-millions-of-afghans-made-to-return/) - At the Islam Qala border crossing, the main transit point between Iran and Afghanistan, long lines of buses idle under the scorching sun, diesel fumes and thick clouds of dust. Afghan deportees and returnees step off the buses, carrying what little they managed to salvage: bundles of clothes wrapped in blankets, a single child’s toy.
- [‘We Slept Under the Rain’: Thousands Homeless After Deadly Kunar Earthquake](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/09/06/we-slept-under-the-rain-thousands-homeless-after-deadly-afghan-quake/) - A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, centered in Nurgal District, Kunar Province, causing widespread destruction across Kunar and parts of Nangarhar provinces. The tremor, followed by aftershocks, destroyed homes, schools, and livestock shelters. Local authorities say the disaster has killed at least 2,205 people and injured over 3,640. Villages including Wadir, Shomash, Masud, and
- [Death Toll from Kunar Earthquake Rises to 2,205, Taliban Say](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/09/04/death-toll-from-kunar-earthquake-rises-to-2205-taliban-say/) - The Taliban’s deputy spokesman said rescue operations continued today in areas affected by the recent earthquake. According to updated figures, the death toll in Kunar has risen to 2,205, while the number of injured has reached 3,640. The 6-magnitude earthquake struck shortly before midnight on Sunday, hitting several provinces including Kunar, Nangarhar, Laghman, and Nuristan.
- [Death Toll in Kunar Earthquake Reaches Over 1,400](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/09/02/death-toll-in-kunar-earthquake-reaches-over-1400/) - A powerful earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, devastating multiple districts in Kunar province. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid reported that the disaster has claimed the lives of 1,411 people, injured 3,124, and destroyed 5,412 homes in Kunar province. The hardest-hit districts include Nurgal, Chawkay, Chapa Dara, Pech Dara, Watapur, and Asadabad, where entire villages have reportedly
- [Afghanistan Quake Death Toll Passes 1,100](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/09/02/afghanistan-quake-death-toll-passes-1100/) - The death toll from a powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday has risen to more than 1,100, with at least 3,000 injured, according to updated figures from local authorities and aid agencies. Initial Taliban estimates put fatalities at about 800, but the Afghan Red Crescent later confirmed 1,124 deaths and over 3,200
- [Powerful Earthquake Devastates Eastern Afghanistan, Hundreds Killed in Kunar Province](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/09/01/powerful-earthquake-devastates-eastern-afghanistan-hundreds-killed-in-kunar-province/) - Live updates Paused: Powerful Earthquake Devastates Eastern Afghanistan We are concluding our live coverage of the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night. A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan around midnight, killing 812 and injuring over 2,800, Taliban officials said. With officials warning that the toll could rise as rescue efforts continue in
- [Taliban Ban Poets From Writing About Love, Friendship Between Boys and Girls](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/08/30/taliban-ban-poets-from-writing-about-love-friendship-between-boys-and-girls/) - The Taliban have imposed sweeping new restrictions on poets and literary gatherings, banning any verses that praise or encourage friendship between boys and girls, while also forbidding criticism of the group’s supreme leader. The Poetry Gathering Regulation Law, signed by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, was published this week in the official gazette, according to the
- [More than 3,500 Children in Khost Work in Brick Kilns](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2025/08/15/more-than-3500-children-in-khost-work-in-brick-kilns/) - More than 3,500 children in Khost province work in brick kilns. Poverty forces them into work, leaving little hope for education. In Gurbuz district, dozens of children arrive at a brick kiln before sunrise. They spend the entire day handling bricks with their small hands. Habib Gul, a father, works alongside his five young sons
- [Early Marriage Doubles in Uruzgan Province](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2025/08/18/early-marriage-doubles-in-uruzgan-province/) - Early marriage of girls remains a longstanding social problem in Afghanistan, persisting across many regions. Local authorities in Uruzgan report that, compared to other provinces, premature births have doubled, with many children born before the full term of pregnancy. Dr. Rahmatullah Kamran, a gynecologist at Tarinkot Provincial Hospital, says nearly every day, young mothers are
- [In Nimroz Province, Children Forced into Hard Labor to Support Drug-Addicted Fathers](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2025/08/16/in-nimroz-province-children-forced-into-hard-labor-to-support-drug-addicted-fathers/) - Nimroz province has long had a high number of drug users. Poverty, unemployment, lack of government attention, and easy access to narcotics have led many—especially young men and fathers—to become addicted. The growing number of drug users in the province has not only worsened family poverty but also robbed children of their childhood. Many have
- [In Helmand, Children Given Opium by Mothers to Soothe Illnesses](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2025/08/17/in-helmand-children-given-opium-by-mothers-to-soothe-illnesses/) - Afghanistan has faced decades of challenges related to drug production, cultivation, and trafficking, with the country being a significant source of illegal opium globally. Due to poverty, lack of awareness, and limited access to healthcare, some mothers administer small amounts of opium, powder, or other narcotics to their children during times of pain, crying, or
- [Six-Year-Old Girl Forced into Marriage in Helmand](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2025/06/28/six-year-old-girl-forced-into-marriage-in-helmand/) - A 45-year-old man has married a six-year-old girl in Helmand province, according to local sources. The marriage reportedly took place in Marjah district of Helmand province. The man, who already has two wives, is said to have paid the girl’s family money in exchange for the marriage. Following this, the Taliban’s Department for the Promotion
- [Afghan women cricketers to “receive key engagement opportunities” at ICC World Cups under new support programme](https://theafghantimes.com/tie-sports/womens-cricket/2025/07/20/afghan-women-cricketers-to-participate-in-icc-world-cups-under-new-support-programme/) - Displaced Afghan women cricketers will have the opportunity to participate in upcoming ICC global tournaments, including the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England, under a new support programme announced at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Annual Conference in Singapore. The ICC Board received an update
- [Open Mic: Ep 29 with Parmina Mohammadi](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/07/26/open-mic-ep-29-with-parmina-mohammadi/) - The circumstances are difficult, but you are stronger than the obstacles. Your small but consistent steps will be the foundation for big changes. Parmina, a nursing graduate, has dedicated her life to creating opportunities for Afghan women and girls. From 2015 to 2018, she worked as a field leader in Warchal Canada projects in Afghanistan,
- [Open Mic: Ep 28 with Shoughla Hameed](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/07/24/open-mic-ep-28-with-shoughla-hameed/) - There is nothing impossible in life. Obstacles are not roadblocks—they are opportunities that help us rise, grow, and make our mark in the world. Born into a Pashtun Afghan family, Shoughla grew up in a society where educating women and girls was often discouraged. Despite coming from a middle-class background with financial struggles, her parents
- [Open Mic: Ep 27 with Sarah Latifi](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/07/22/open-mic-ep-27-with-sarah-latifi/) - I am an Afghan girl with thousands of dreams, and I refuse to give up. The Taliban may have closed the doors of schools, universities, and workplaces to women, but I will continue to grow, to learn, and to fight for my future. When the Taliban took control in 2021, Sarah was in her second
- [Open Mic: Ep 26 with Rohina Nazari](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/07/20/open-mic-ep-26-with-rohina-nazari/) - When the Taliban took over, all my dreams, hopes, and goals seemed to vanish before my eyes. But I reminded myself—I still had goals to achieve, and I couldn't give up. Rohina graduated high school with remarkable achievements—winning medals in football, placing second in scientific Olympiads, actively participating in cultural events, debates, and computer programs,
- [The Women’s Workshop: Where Hope Survives in Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2025/07/17/the-womens-workshop-where-hope-survives-in-afghanistan/) - Every morning, 55-year-old Khadija unlocks the door to a modest workshop tucked inside her neighborhood. Inside, the rhythmic whir of sewing machines blends with quiet conversation as dozens of women bend over delicate embroidery, weaving traditional Kandahari scarves and stitching Afghan dresses. For many of them, this is more than a workplace; it is their
- [Severe Shortage of Female Doctors in Southern Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2025/07/07/severe-shortage-of-female-doctors-in-southern-afghanistan/) - A growing crisis looms over Afghanistan’s southern provinces as public health systems report a severe and worsening shortage of female doctors and midwives. The issue, fueled by Taliban-era restrictions on women’s education and training, has left many rural clinics unable to offer even basic maternal care. In provinces such as Uruzgan, Kandahar, and Zabul, the
- [Open Mic: Ep 25 with Husna Baburi](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/06/22/open-mic-ep-25-with-husna-baburi/) - When the Taliban came, I thought everything was over. But after deep reflection, I realized—the way does not end here. I decided I would never give up. Husna was just one year away from graduating when the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021. They closed universities to women on December 20, 2022, causing an
- [Open Mic: Ep 24 with Mozhda Hakimi](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/06/20/open-mic-ep-24-with-mozhda-hakimi/) - Age is just a number. What matters is the experiences I have gained and the lessons I continue to learn every day. When the Taliban closed secondary schools for girls (grades 7–12) in Afghanistan shortly after taking power in August 2021, Mozhda was in grade nine, but that didn’t stop her from learning. She embraced
- [From Livelihood to Silence: Taliban Crushes Women’s Work Behind Closed Doors](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2025/06/18/from-livelihood-to-silence-taliban-crushes-womens-work-behind-closed-doors/) - In the heart of Kandahar city, once a modest hub for women-led enterprises, silence has replaced the steady rhythm of sewing machines. What used to be a lively tailoring workshop employing dozens of women has now dwindled to a fraction of its former activity. Masouma Haidari, a local entrepreneur, opened a sewing center several years
- [The Hands That Should Hold Books](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2025/06/12/the-hands-that-should-hold-books/) - Zahra squats beside a blackened stove, turning ears of corn over smoldering coals. Smoke stings her eyes, but she doesn’t flinch. “If I sell enough,” she says, “maybe we’ll have dinner.” She is eleven. Her small hands work with practiced speed, her face streaked with soot, not ink. School, once a place she ran to,
- [Bricks or Bats: In Afghanistan, children build kilns or chase dreams—But not both](https://theafghantimes.com/opinion/2025/06/12/bricks-or-bats-in-afghanistan-children-build-kilns-or-chase-dreams-but-not-both/) - At the edge of a blistered brick kiln, 11-year-old Ahmad lifts a block of clay onto a wheelbarrow. His hands are caked in dust. A few hundred metres away, under the same sun, another boy shouts with glee as he strikes a cricket ball across a field of sand. One is working. The other is
- [Pakistan’s Afghan Deportations Are a Moral and Humanitarian Disaster](https://theafghantimes.com/opinion/2025/04/05/pakistans-afghan-deportations-are-a-moral-and-humanitarian-disaster/) - The trucks rumble across the border, packed with men, women, and children—their lives reduced to whatever they can carry. Some clutch paperwork from the UN refugee agency. Others have nothing but the clothes they wear. They are Afghan refugees, and Pakistan is sending them back to a country that is no longer home—to a regime
- [World Food Day 2024: Women’s Struggle and Food Insecurity in Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/magazine/2024/10/09/world-food-day-2024-womens-struggle-and-food-insecurity-in-afghanistan/) - 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 the Taliban’s systematic repression on women and girls’ rights. The United Nations estimates that 6 million Afghans are now on the brink of
- [Child Labour In Taliban’s Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/magazine/2025/06/01/child-labour-in-talibans-afghanistan/) - The Afghan Times & IUF Asia/PacificWorld Day Against Child Labour Special Report is now online and available for download. To request a printed copy, please contact us at info@theafghantimes.com.Download On the eve of the World Day Against Child Labour 2025, The Afghan Times & IUF Asia/Pacific are proud to publish a powerful new report documenting
- [Why Are Children Still Working in Brick Kilns?](https://theafghantimes.com/opinion/editorial/2025/06/01/why-are-children-still-working-in-brick-kilns/) - Every year on World Day Against Child Labour, we are reminded of the grim reality that too many Afghan children live through daily — not in classrooms or playgrounds, but in scorching brick kilns, pushing wheelbarrows and lifting heavy loads meant for adult shoulders. This month, our reporters traveled to some of the most underreported
- [Stolen Childhoods, Silenced Futures](https://theafghantimes.com/opinion/editorial/2025/06/01/stolen-childhoods-silenced-futures/) - This report from The Afghan Times investigates the worsening child labour crisis in Afghanistan since the Taliban’s return to power. Through firsthand accounts and field reporting by Afghan women journalists, it exposes the systemic forces driving children into labour—and calls for urgent action to protect their rights and futures. On this World Day Against Child
- [Pakistan’s Deportation Drive Puts Afghan Women’s Lives at Risk](https://theafghantimes.com/asia/2025/05/20/pakistans-deportation-drive-puts-afghan-womens-lives-at-risk/) - For over two years, Lina Bura, a former Afghan government employee and human rights advocate, has lived in Pakistan, seeking refuge from the Taliban's regime. Now, she faces the imminent threat of deportation back to Afghanistan, a move she fears would be a death sentence. “We tried to stay in Afghanistan, but the situation worsened
- [Hidden in the Trunk: How Kandahar Erases Women from Public Life](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2025/05/17/hidden-in-the-trunk-how-kandahar-erases-women-from-public-life/) - In the streets of Kandahar province, a phrase heard often among taxi drivers reveals a grim reality: “Her place is the trunk.” Women are literally made to sit in the trunks of taxis — spaces intended for cargo, not human beings. The practice highlights a stark truth about gender discrimination in southern, Afghanistan. In Kandahar
- [Open Mic: Ep 14 with Husnia Saeed](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/03/06/open-mic-ep-14-with-husnia-saeed-the-afghan-times-podcast/) - Husnia was in her final year at the Faculty of Public Administration and Policy when the Taliban closed universities in Afghanistan to women on December 20, 2022. Like thousands of other Afghan girls, my dreams felt out of reach. It was as if my future had been stolen. But she refused to let her education
- [Open Mic: Ep 15 with Sahar Amiri](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/03/11/open-mic-ep-15-with-sahar-amiri-the-afghan-times-podcast/) - Sarah's journey began as a student at Herat University, where she was studying law and political science. However, like many young Afghans, her dreams were disrupted by the Taliban closed universities in Afghanistan to women on December 20, 2022. She recalls the devastating moment when the ban on education took effect, leaving her feeling uncertain
- [Open Mic: Ep 18 with Farishta Samim](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/03/16/open-mic-ep-18-with-farishta-samim-the-afghan-times-podcast/) - Farishta’s story begins in Afghanistan, a place she will always call home. Growing up, she attended Marefat High School, where she experienced some of the best years of her life. It was a school where young women were encouraged to dream, to lead, and to thrive—a place of opportunity where hope was abundant. But everything
- [Open Mic: Ep 20 with Tawos Nazari](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/03/19/open-mic-ep-20-with-tawos-nazari-the-afghan-times-podcast/) - Tawos Nazari is 19 years old and currently studying for her bachelor’s degree at the American University of Afghanistan. But her journey has not been without its challenges. Born and raised in Kabul, Tawos graduated from Surya High School in 2022, a time when the Taliban closed universities in Afghanistan to women on December 20,
- [Open Mic: Ep 17 with Harir Afghan](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/03/16/open-mic-ep-17-with-harir-afghan-the-afghan-times-podcast/) - Harir’s story begins in 2020, a time when she was eagerly awaiting her grade 11 exam results. But the world around her quickly began to crumble. The Taliban’s return to power brought with it profound changes—changes that shattered the dreams of countless young Afghan women like Harir, who were suddenly denied the right to continue
- [Open Mic: Ep 16 with Hella Amarkhil](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/03/14/open-mic-ep-16-with-hella-amarkhil-the-afghan-times-podcast/) - Hella’s journey began in 2022 when she graduated high school and began her studies at the American University of Afghanistan. For her, education represents more than just a path to personal growth—it is a symbol of hope, a beacon that can guide her and others toward a brighter future. Education is more than just sitting
- [Open Mic: Ep 19 with Zarlasht Naser](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/03/19/open-mic-ep-19-with-zarlasht-naseri-the-afghan-times-podcast/) - Zarlasht was born in 2005 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Her childhood, although ordinary, laid the foundation for the powerful lessons she would come to learn. At the age of five, she began her journey in school, though her early experiences were far from easy. She was shy, introverted, and often faced bullying from other students. For
- [Open Mic: Ep 23 with Mahnaz Haidary](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/05/03/open-mic-ep-23-with-mahnaz-haidary/) - I once dreamed of helping my family. Now, I dream of helping an entire community—where both genders can thrive with diversity, equality, and equity. Mahnaz’s journey is one of resilience and achievement. As a former player for Afghanistan’s U-15 national soccer team, she broke barriers in sports. But her activism didn’t stop there. My involvement
- [Taliban Arrest Children in Ghazni, Accuse Them of Selling Hair and Theft](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/05/03/taliban-arrest-children-in-ghazni-accuse-them-of-selling-hair-and-theft/) - Taliban forces in Ghazni province have arrested 14 individuals — including a number of children — on accusations of selling human hair and alleged theft. The arrests were carried out by the Taliban's Highway Guards on the Kabul-Kandahar highway, according to a statement issued by the Ghazni Police Headquarter, which is now under Taliban control.
- [Girls Too Young to Carry Children: Voices from Afghanistan’s Frontlines of a Growing Maternal Health Emergency](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/05/02/girls-too-young-to-carry-children-voices-from-afghanistans-frontlines-of-a-growing-maternal-health-emergency/) - Health officials in central-southern Afghanistan are raising alarms over a troubling surge in premature births, a development they closely associate with the growing rate of child marriages in the region. According to Dr. Kamran*, head of the pediatric department at a hospital in Central-Southern Afghanistan, the incidence of premature births has doubled over the past
- [How Aid Cuts Are Fueling a Malnutrition Crisis in Afghanistan: What You Need to Know](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2025/04/25/how-aid-cuts-are-fueling-a-malnutrition-crisis-in-afghanistan-what-you-need-to-know/) - How have recent aid cuts impacted malnourished children in Afghanistan? The recent aid cuts have had devastating consequences for malnourished children across Afghanistan. Under the Trump administration, the U.S. terminated funding to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) and several other humanitarian initiatives. These cuts affected emergency food assistance in 14 vulnerable nations—Afghanistan being
- [We Dance Behind Locked Doors](https://theafghantimes.com/real-lives/2025/04/24/we-dance-behind-locked-doors/) - Anonymously We used to dance in weddings. Now, we dance in silence. There’s a basement in our neighborhood with a single speaker and a cracked mirror. Once a week, five of us gather there. We close the windows, lock the doors, and play music on the lowest volume possible. It’s not much—but for those few
- [Open Mic: Ep 22 with Alina Naseri](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/04/23/open-mic-ep-22-with-alina-naseri/) - In Afghanistan today, millions of girls are denied an education. But I am still learning. And that, in itself, is an achievement. Alina is in the ninth grade, but like many Afghan girls, she faces immense obstacles in accessing education. Despite the Taliban’s ban on girls' schooling, she has found ways to continue learning. I
- [My Sister Taught Girls in Secret — They Took Her Away](https://theafghantimes.com/real-lives/2025/04/19/my-sister-taught-girls-in-secret-they-took-her-away/) - Anonymously My sister was 22. She was brave in a quiet way—not with weapons, but with books. After the Taliban closed girls' schools in August 2021, she started teaching in our basement. Ten girls, sometimes more. They came with notebooks hidden in bread baskets, textbooks wrapped in shawls. They came because they wanted a future.
- [The Classroom That Refuses to Disappear](https://theafghantimes.com/open-skies-closed-doors/2025/04/17/the-classroom-that-refuses-to-disappear/) - In a room that defies even the basics of structure, where walls stand but the floor itself is missing—just hard, uneven earth beneath—a young girl stands silently, her eyes lost in the pages of a schoolbook. Her scarf is tightly wrapped around her head, her hands carefully cradling a textbook—an effort to protect the little
- [ICC Launches Support Initiative for Displaced Afghan Women Cricketers](https://theafghantimes.com/cricket/2025/04/13/icc-launches-support-initiative-for-displaced-afghan-women-cricketers/) - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the formation of a dedicated task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers. In a media release issued Sunday, the ICC confirmed it has partnered with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and Cricket Australia (CA) to aid Afghan
- [Open Mic: Ep 21 with Zainab Noori](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/04/13/open-mic-ep-21-with-zainab-noori/) - Challenges are not the end of your story. They are just the beginning of something greater.” — Zainab Noori From a young age, Zainab Noori was passionate about education, dreaming of a brighter future for herself and her community. Her dedication led her to excel academically, graduating at the top of her class and achieving Open Mic: Ep 21 with Zainab Noori
- [Taliban Saw My Wife’s Photo on My Wallpaper — They Destroyed my Phone](https://theafghantimes.com/real-lives/2025/04/12/taliban-saw-my-wifes-photo-on-my-wallpaper-they-destroyed-my-phone/) - Anonymously When the Taliban searched my phone, they found a photo of my wife on the wallpaper. It was a simple image, a personal one. But to them, it was a threat. Without hesitation, they destroyed my phone. A young soldier, holding a gun, looked at me with contempt and said, “You’re a man, be
- [In Pictures: The Daily Struggles of Life in Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/in-pictures/2025/04/08/in-pictures-the-daily-struggles-of-life-in-afghanistan/) - Poverty, displacement, and lack of basic services continue to define daily life for millions of Afghans. With little support and few opportunities, people across the country survive under worsening economic conditions and growing social restrictions. These images show what is left behind after the headlines move on — children working instead of studying, women confined
- [Children at Risk: Afghan Families Deported from Pakistan](https://theafghantimes.com/watch/2025/04/08/watch-children-at-risk-afghan-families-deported-from-pakistan/) - In October 2023, Pakistan’s government announced a sweeping crackdown on undocumented migrants, ordering all "illegal foreigners" to leave the country or face forced deportation. The policy primarily targeted Afghan refugees, many of whom had lived in Pakistan for decades—some for their entire lives. Since then, over 600,000 Afghans have been expelled, with authorities vowing to
- [Women in Baghlan Build Economic Independence Through Skills Training—But Demand Education Rights](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2025/03/26/women-in-baghlan-build-economic-independence-through-skills-training-but-demand-education-rights/) - Amid Taliban restrictions, resilient Afghan women are carving out livelihoods through employment while continuing their fight for access to schools and universities. Baghlan’s Women Turn Challenges Into Opportunity—But Won’t Stop Fighting for Education In the face of economic hardship and oppressive restrictions, women in Afghanistan’s Baghlan province are refusing to be silenced. Through vocational training
- [Trapped in Bricks: Thousands of Afghan Children Sacrifice Education for Survival](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2025/03/11/trapped-in-bricks-thousands-of-afghan-children-sacrifice-education-for-survival/) - Amid worsening economic conditions, approximately 8,000 children in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province are engaged in toiling in brick kilns in the Surkh Rud district and Torkham town. In one such kiln, seven-year-old Zainab works tirelessly alongside her family, shaping bricks with her small hands. Despite her harsh reality, her heart holds on to the hope of
- [Thousands of Women Denied Pension Rights Under Taliban Rule, Families Suffer Severe Hardship](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2025/03/10/thousands-of-women-denied-pension-rights-under-taliban-rule-families-suffer-severe-hardship/) - A former civil servant, Nazifa, who dedicated 23 years of her life to the Finance Department of the Ministry of Defense under the previous government, has spent the last three years waiting for her pension rights, only to face crushing financial and health struggles. Nazifa, a mother and the main breadwinner of her family, describes
- [Afghan Women Protest in Islamabad on International Women’s Day, Call to End Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2025/03/08/afghan-women-protest-in-islamabad-on-international-womens-day-call-to-end-gender-apartheid-in-afghanistan/) - On International Women’s Day, a group of Afghan women gathered in the Pakistani capital, not to celebrate, but to protest. Holding banners and chanting slogans, they demanded that the world acknowledge the grim reality they face: a life under the Taliban, stripped of basic rights, and now, the looming threat of deportation from Pakistan. For
- [Sanam Kabiri: A Voice for Afghan Women’s Rights Amid Taliban Rule](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2025/03/08/sanam-kabiri-a-voice-for-afghan-womens-rights-amid-taliban-rule/) - Amid the ongoing suppression of Afghan women under Taliban rule, human rights activist and member of the Afghan Women Protesters Association, Sanam Kabiri, has emerged as a powerful voice advocating for women’s rights. Kabiri, along with fellow activists, organized protests in cities across Afghanistan, including Kabul, Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, Takhar, Badakhshan, and Kunduz. These demonstrations aimed
- [From Prison to Exile: An Afghan Woman’s Fight Against Taliban Oppression](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2025/03/08/from-prison-to-exile-an-afghan-womans-fight-against-taliban-oppression/) - Samia, a women’s rights activist from Mazar-e-Sharif, is among the thousands of Afghan women whose lives have been shattered by the Taliban’s return to power. Once an advocate for freedom and equality, Sherzad’s journey has taken her from the streets of peaceful protests to the harrowing confines of a Taliban prison and, ultimately, to a
- [Afghan Women Speak: A Call for Justice on International Women’s Day](https://theafghantimes.com/voices-unbreakable/2025/03/08/afghan-women-speak-a-call-for-justice-on-international-womens-day/) - On this International Women’s Day, we asked Afghan women: “What do you want the world to know?” Since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, Afghan women have faced systematic repression—denied education, barred from work, and stripped of personal freedoms. Yet, even amid this relentless oppression, they refuse to be silenced. Six brave Afghan women
- [Dreams Denied, Lives at Risk: The Impact of Midwifery Training Bans in Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2025/03/07/dreams-denied-lives-at-risk-the-impact-of-midwifery-training-bans-in-afghanistan/) - The closure of midwifery and semi- medical training centers in Afghanistan has left countless young women in despair, robbing them of the opportunity to pursue their dreams and serve their communities. These restrictions have not only derailed their careers but also threatened the future of healthcare for Afghan women and children. Tehmina UzmaDreams Blocked Twice
- [Open Mic: Ep 13 with Adila Akhlaqi – The Afghan Times Podcast](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/03/06/open-mic-ep-13-with-adila-akhlaqi-the-afghan-times-podcast/) - In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Adila Akhlaqi, a passionate young woman from Kabul, Afghanistan, who refuses to let oppression silence her dreams. Listen now These powerful words come from Adila Akhlaqi, an aspiring singer, educator, and advocate for Afghan women’s rights. Born and raised in Kabul, Adila was a 10th-grade
- [The Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific Launch Special Report on Afghan Women’s Struggles](https://theafghantimes.com/magazine/2025/03/05/the-afghan-times-and-iuf-asia-pacific-launch-special-report-on-afghan-womens-struggles/) - The Afghan Times & IUF Asia/Pacific International Women’s Day special report is now online and available for download. To get a printed copy, please contact us at info@theafghantimes.com.Download The Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific, has launched a powerful new special edition, Locked Room: Afghan Women’s Voices, to mark International Women’s Day. Speaking at the launch,
- [Open Mic: Ep 12 with Sinah Sadat – The Afghan Times Podcast](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/03/04/open-mic-ep-12-with-sinah-sadat-the-afghan-times-podcast/) - In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Sinah Sadat, a determined young woman from Afghanistan, as she shares her journey from student to refugee. Listen now "They took away our schools, our classrooms, our futures. But they could never take away our hope," says Sinah Sadat, a passionate advocate for women’s education.
- [Open Mic: Ep 11 with Fariha Istalifi – The Afghan Times Podcast](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/03/03/open-mic-ep-11-with-fariha-istalifi-the-afghan-times-podcast/) - In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Fariha Istalifi, a young Afghan woman who has faced immense challenges but refuses to give up. Listen now Following the Taliban’s ban on women’s higher education, Fariha was left with limited options. Initially, Afghan women were permitted to study only midwifery or nursing. However, in
- [Afghan Asylum Seeker Found Dead in Islamabad Amid Resettlement Delays, Deportation Fears](https://theafghantimes.com/asia/2025/02/04/afghan-refugee-found-dead-in-islamabad-amid-resettlement-delays-deportation-fears/) - A 24-year-old Afghan Asylum Seeker awaiting resettlement in Canada has died by suicide in Islamabad, as delays in immigration processing and Pakistan’s recent threats of deportation add to growing anxiety among asylum seekers. The man, identified as Shir, was found hanged late Monday night in a guesthouse in the Peshawar Mor area, according to sources
- [Open Mic: Ep 6 with Arzu Naderi – The Afghan Times Podcast](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2024/10/22/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. Listen now Arzu’s journey began in 2013, working with children in both governmental and non-governmental organizations. She believed that "the next generation of Afghanistan needs proper education," and devoted herself to ensuring quality learning under expert supervisio
- [Open Mic: Ep 5 with Dr. Nazifa Amini – The Afghan Times Podcast](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2024/10/11/open-mic-ep-5-the-afghan-times-podcast/) - Welcome to the fifth episode of Open Mic – The Afghan Times Podcast, where we continue to highlight stories of resilience, hope, and advocacy from Afghanistan. Listen now In this episode of Open Mic, we feature Dr. Nazifa Amini, a medical doctor from Paktika province. In addition to her work in the healthcare sector, Dr.
- [Open Mic: Ep 4 with Zohal Noori – The Afghan Times Podcast](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2024/09/28/open-mic-ep-4-the-afghan-times-podcast/) - Welcome to the fourth episode of Open Mic – The Afghan Times Podcast, where we share inspiring stories of resilience, hope, and courage from Afghanistan. Listen now In this episode of Open Mic, we share the inspiring journey of Zohal Noori from Kabul, Afghanistan. Like many Afghan women, Zohal faced immense obstacles in pursuing her education, especially
- [Open Mic: Ep 3 with Husna Rafi – The Afghan Times Podcast](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2024/09/20/open-mic-ep-3-the-afghan-times-podcast/) - Welcome to the third episode of Open Mic – The Afghan Times Podcast, where we share inspiring stories of resilience, hope, and courage from Afghanistan. Listen now In this episode, we feature Husna Rafi, a former journalism student at Kabul University. After three years of studying, her education was cut short after the Taliban banned women’s education
- [Open Mic: Ep 1 with Marwa Hoshmand - The Afghan Times podcast](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2024/05/29/open-mic-the-afghan-times-podcast/) - Welcome to the first episode of Open Mic – The Afghan Times Podcast, where we share inspiring stories of resilience, hope, and courage from Afghanistan. Listen now Under Taliban rule, young women in Afghanistan are now banned from attending school past the sixth grade. Women are banned from universities and from working at most jobs. They have
- [Open Mic: Ep 2 with Heela Amanzai – The Afghan Times Podcast](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2024/09/09/open-mic-ep-2-the-afghan-times-podcast/) - Welcome to the second episode of Open Mic – The Afghan Times Podcast, where we share inspiring stories of resilience, hope, and courage from Afghanistan. Today, we have an extraordinary story from Heela, a young Afghan woman whose life took an unexpected turn after the Taliban’s rise to power, but who found new ways to
- [Open Mic: Ep 10 with Simin Nadeem – The Afghan Times Podcast](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2025/01/31/open-mic-ep-10-with-simin-nadeem-the-afghan-times-podcast/) - In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Simin Nadeem, a young woman from Afghanistan. Listen now After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, Simin Nadeem and her family fled the country, seeking safety and education. With schools closed to girls and women and security threats escalating, they moved first to
- [Historic Moment: Afghanistan Women's Cricket Team Plays First International Match in Exile](https://theafghantimes.com/cricket/2025/01/30/historic-moment-afghanistan-womens-cricket-team-plays-first-international-match-in-exile/) - In a groundbreaking event for Afghan women’s cricket, the Afghanistan Women’s XI played a 20-over exhibition match against Cricket Without Borders at Melbourne’s Junction Oval on Thursday, January 30, 2025. This match was more than just a game—it was a symbol of resilience, hope, and the unyielding spirit of Afghan female cricketers who have continued
- [13 Family Members, Including Pregnant Woman, Murdered in Khost](https://theafghantimes.com/crime-law/2025/01/29/13-family-members-including-pregnant-woman-murdered-in-khost/) - Thirteen members of a single family, including a pregnant woman and five children, were brutally murdered in Khost province’s Alisher district, marking one of the deadliest attacks in recent months. According to local sources, the attack has shocked the community. The massacre took place on the night of Tuesday, January 28, when unidentified gunmen stormed
- [Female Afghan Martial Artist Arrested in Islamabad, Fears Deportation to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/tie-sports/2025/01/08/afghan-martial-artist-fights-for-survival-nargis-dowlatshahi-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 ago to escape the Taliban’s restrictions on women, now faces deportation back to her homeland—a country where she fears arrest and worse. Nargis recounted to
- [Escalating Crisis: Afghan Migrants in Pakistan Face Raids, Arrests, and Deportations](https://theafghantimes.com/asia/2025/01/05/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 journalist and women’s rights activist, she had spent years speaking out for Afghan women, and that made her a target. In late 2024, that sense
- [Taliban Reaffirms Ban on Women Working in NGOs, Expands Restrictions](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2024/12/29/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 in December 2022. The Ministry of Economy mandated all local and international NGOs to terminate their female employees or face suspension of operations and revocation
- [Taliban Leader Bans Windows Overlooking Neighboring Homes to Restrict Women’s Visibility](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2024/12/28/taliban-leader-bans-windows-overlooking-neighboring-homes-to-restrict-womens-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 the Taliban’s Administrative Office, instructs municipalities and other relevant authorities to enforce the ban and oversee construction projects. The directive applies retroactively, requiring owners of
- [Afghan Women Celebrate Shab-e-Yalda in Secrecy Amid Taliban Restrictions](https://theafghantimes.com/arts-culture/2024/12/21/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 longest night of the year. The once-vibrant festivities, filled with poetry, storytelling, and shared meals, have now turned into acts of quiet defiance against a regime that has stripped women of their basic human rights.
- [Open Mic Ep 8 with Sana Siddiqi – The Afghan Times Podcast](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2024/12/20/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 her journey of resilience in the face of adversity. Listen now Born and raised in Kabul, Sana completed high school in 2020 and successfully passed her Kankoor examination (the university entrance exam) in 2021. That
- [Open Mic: Ep 9 with Wazhma Sayel – The Afghan Times Podcast](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2024/12/20/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 "They say what lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us," says Wazhma Sayel, an Afghan refugee turned advocate for women's rights. Born into a Pashtun
- [‘You Will Not Grow Up in Silence’: A Former Athlete Mother's Fight for Freedom](https://theafghantimes.com/tie-sports/2024/12/15/you-will-not-grow-up-in-silence-a-former-athlete-mothers-fight-for-freedom/) - It is a cold December day in Kabul, the biting wind swirling through crowded streets where men clad in thick coats shuffle past shuttered shops and muted markets. Hidden behind a nondescript door in a cramped apartment, Aisha* sits quietly, holding her three-month-old daughter. Her eyes reflect a deep pain—one that speaks of a stolen
- [Open Mic: Ep 7 with Zuhal Faizi – The Afghan Times Podcast](https://theafghantimes.com/open-mic/2024/12/09/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 to education. She shares her dreams, the pain of seeing them shattered by repeated bans on girls' education, and the recent decision to close midwifery institutes, barring women from studying there. Listen now: "I am
- [Dreams Locked Behind Gates: The Closure of Midwifery Training Centers in Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/education/2024/12/05/dreams-locked-behind-gates-the-closure-of-midwifery-training-centers-in-afghanistan/) - The sun was low over Kabul, casting a soft orange glow on the mountains as Amina stepped out of her modest home. Her bag was slung over her shoulder, filled with notebooks and a well-thumbed anatomy textbook. She walked quickly, eager to make it to her midwifery training center before the streets filled with the
- [The Thirst of a Nation: Two Sisters’ Daily Walk for Survival in Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2024/11/25/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 rugged, barren landscape. Two sisters, ages 15 and 14, drape scarves over their heads, tightening them against the chilly morning breeze. Today, like every day,
- [Bound by Silence: Maryam’s Fight Against an Unyielding System](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2024/12/03/bound-by-silence-maryams-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 to break free from abusive marriages, only to face a system that relentlessly closes every door to their escape. It’s a cold and desolate morning in Kabul, the city shrouded in the gray haze of
- [Open Skies, Closed Doors: The Education Crisis in Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2024/11/20/open-skies-closed-doors-the-education-crisis-in-afghanistan/) - This report is the culmination of six months of in-depth research by The Afghan Times team inside Afghanistan. We interviewed hundreds of students, teachers, and education activists across the country to uncover the reality of the education crisis under Taliban rule. As the first light of dawn begins to illuminate the Afghan mountains, Fatima, a
- [The Afghan Times Launches "Open Skies, Closed Doors": A New Initiative to Highlight the Education Crisis in Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2024/11/21/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 attention to the education crisis in Afghanistan. With a focus on the struggles of Afghan children, particularly girls, this initiative seeks to shed light on the reality of learning in a country where access to
- [A Mother's Struggle: How Gender Expectations Turned a Happy Marriage into a Life of Hardship in Rural Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2024/11/17/a-mothers-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 just her own, but a reflection of a larger societal reality where the birth of daughters is often seen as a misfortune, and the price
- [Health and Malnutrition in Afghanistan: A Worsening Crisis Amidst Taliban Rule](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2024/10/16/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 the Taliban’s systematic repression on women and girls’ rights. Afghanistan’s health crisis continues to escalate, with the rates of malnutrition among children reaching alarming levels. Following
- [Taliban Policies Worsen Afghanistan’s Food Insecurity Crisis](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2024/10/16/taliban-policies-worsen-afghanistans-food-insecurity-crisis/) - 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 the Taliban’s systematic repression on women and girls’ rights. Afghanistan is grappling with a severe food insecurity crisis, exacerbated by the Taliban's restrictive policies on women
- [Abdul Wahab and Gulsoom: The Price of Survival Amid Food Insecurity](https://theafghantimes.com/people/2024/10/16/abdul-wahab-and-gulsoom-the-price-of-survival-amid-food-insecurity/) - 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 the Taliban’s systematic repression on women and girls’ rights. Abdul Wahab used to be a shopkeeper, supporting his family in the rural village of Jabkun in
- [The Dual Crisis: Displacement and Food Insecurity](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2024/10/16/the-dual-crisis-displacement-and-food-insecurity/) - 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 the Taliban’s systematic repression on women and girls’ rights. On may 10 and 11, 2024, a severe weather event unleashed torrential rainfall across northeastern Afghanistan, triggering
- [Voices of Struggle: The Human Impact of Food Insecurity in Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2024/10/16/voices-of-struggle-the-human-impact-of-food-insecurity-in-afghanistan/) - 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 the Taliban’s systematic repression on women and girls’ rights. Farmers' Struggles: Afghanistan’s farmers, the backbone of the nation’s food system, are grappling with relentless challenges. One
- [Conflict, Climate Change, and Economic Collapse: The Driving Forces Behind Afghanistan's Escalating Food Insecurity](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2024/10/16/conflict-climate-change-and-economic-collapse-the-driving-forces-behind-afghanistans-escalating-food-insecurity/) - 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 the Taliban’s systematic repression on women and girls’ rights. Conflict and Instability Afghanistan’s decades-long conflict has severely disrupted its food systems. Continuous violence, particularly in rural
- [Afghanistan's agriculture and food systems](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2024/10/16/afghanistans-agriculture-and-food-systems/) - 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 the Taliban’s systematic repression on women and girls’ rights. Afghanistan’s agricultural history is deeply intertwined with its geographical and climatic conditions. Traditionally, the
- [The Afghan Times Launches New Initiative: "Know Their Stories" to Highlight the Plight of Afghan Children](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2024/09/24/the-afghan-times-launches-new-initiative-know-their-stories-to-highlight-the-plight-of-afghan-children/) - The Afghan Times has announced the launch of a new initiative titled Know Their Stories, an effort aimed at amplifying the voices of Afghan children facing extreme hardships such as child labor, lack of education, and urgent healthcare. This category will feature real-life stories from across the country, offering a deeper understanding of the struggles
- [The Taliban deferred inquiries on girls’ education "until further notice."](https://theafghantimes.com/education/2024/08/25/the-taliban-deferred-inquiries-on-girls-education-until-further-notice/) - The Taliban's Minister of Higher Education, Neda Mohammad Nadeem, announced on Sunday, August 25, that all inquiries regarding the reopening of girls' schools and universities have been deferred "until further notice." During a press conference, Nadeem emphasized that the decision to reopen educational institutions for girls will be determined not by public demand but by
- [Taliban Enforces Ban on Women’s Voices and Public Visibility](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2024/08/24/taliban-enforces-ban-on-womens-voices-and-public-visibility/) - In a move that underscores the Taliban's hardline governance, Afghanistan's ruling authorities have introduced stringent new vice laws, effectively banning women’s voices and bare faces in public spaces. The decrees, approved by the Taliban supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, were announced on Wednesday, marking the most comprehensive codification of vice and virtue laws since the group
- [Three years on from Taliban takeover, Afghan women pay the price](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2024/08/05/three-years-on-from-taliban-takeover-afghan-women-pay-the-price/) - Three years ago, the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, dramatically altering the social and political landscape. The takeover marked the beginning of a period of stringent rule that has significantly impacted the lives of Afghan women. Under Taliban rule, the advances made in women’s rights over the past two decades have been systematically dismantled, leading
- [Widowed women in Afghanistan: Begging to survive in the heatwave of Nimruz province](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2024/08/04/widowed-women-in-afghanistan-begging-to-survive-in-the-heatwave-of-nimruz-province/) - In the heatwave of southwestern Afghanistan, the daily struggle for survival is etched in the faces of countless widowed women. Zainab, a 40-year-old widow who spends her days on the side of a road in Zaranj, the capital of Nimruz province. Despite temperatures soaring between 40°C and 45°C, Zainab sits in the midst of a
- [Taliban Ordered Women in Kabul to Wear Hijab: "To Save Young Men from Fitna, or Falling into Sin"](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2024/07/30/taliban-ordered-women-in-kabul-to-wear-hijab-to-save-young-men-from-fitna-or-falling-into-sin/) - The Taliban's Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice announced today, that the ministry's ombudsmen discussed the observance of Islamic hijab with the public and business owners during their visits to wedding halls and commercial markets in different districts of Kabul. "The observance of hijab prevents the spread of perceived impropriety
- [Taliban Forces Closure of Women-Only Restaurants: The Last Haven for Afghan Women Workers Under Threat](https://theafghantimes.com/tie-business/2024/07/16/taliban-forces-closure-of-women-only-restaurants-the-last-haven-for-afghan-women-workers-under-threat/) - In Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, the closure of these women-run small restaurants is a significant setback. Since their return to power in August 2021, the Taliban have implemented a series of measures restricting women’s freedoms, including banning secondary education and university for women and enforcing strict dress codes. Women are left with limited employment options, with women-only
- [Triumph Over Adversity: Afghan Women Athletes to Shine at Paris Olympics](https://theafghantimes.com/tie-sports/2024/07/12/triumph-over-adversity-afghan-women-athletes-to-shine-at-paris-olympics/) - The upcoming Paris Olympics will witness three remarkable Afghan women representing their country despite women athletes facing severe adversity under the Taliban regime. Sprinter Kimia Yousofi and cycling sisters Yulduz and Fariba Hashimi represent Afghanistan in the Paris Olympics. They are determined to showcase the resilience and strength of Afghan women on the global stage.
- [Afghan women and girls join online study programs despite Taliban's ban on female education](https://theafghantimes.com/education/2024/07/09/afghan-women-and-girls-join-online-study-programs-despite-talibans-ban-on-female-education/) - The providers report strong demand from Afghan women for English language, science, and business courses. This surge follows the Taliban's extension of the ban on female education to include higher education in December 2022. Online learning has surged as a way to get around the curbs despite the dangers of discovery and difficulties with internet
- [University entrance exam in Afghanistan: a significant decrease in participants](https://theafghantimes.com/education/2024/07/06/university-entrance-exam-in-afghanistan-a-significant-decrease-in-participants/) - The Kankoor (Afghan university entrance exam) process for universities and higher education institutions in 34 provinces of Afghanistan has concluded. The total number of participants for this year’s Kankoor has not been announced yet. However, according to data from some provinces, there has been a significant decrease compared to previous years. Herat, Afghanistan: According to
- [The child labour crisis in Afghanistan: the Taliban’s ban on women‘s right to work increases child labour and poverty](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2024/06/10/the-child-labour-crisis-in-afghanistan-the-talibans-ban-on-womens-right-to-work-increases-child-labour-and-poverty/) - “If I go to school, my family will have nothing to eat,” said Johar. “I am the sole breadwinner for my family.” He earns up to $2 per day working in a foundry in Baghlan, Afghanistan Johar, only 14 years old, is his family's primary provider as his father cannot work due to disability. Last
- [A woman is giving girls hope by providing opportunities](https://theafghantimes.com/education/2024/05/31/a-woman-is-giving-girls-hope-by-providing-opportunities-to-learn-tailoring/) - "My brothers can go to school, but I cannot. Always at home, I am tired," said Sahra. She was an 8th-grade student before the Taliban banned girls from school beyond sixth grade, and two and a half years after she turned to learning tailoring. A month ago, Sahra began learning tailoring in a small room
- [Floods in Baghlan have left tens of thousands of children homeless](https://theafghantimes.com/uncategorized/2024/05/26/floods-in-baghlan-have-left-tens-of-thousands-of-children-homeless/) - Saeedullah, 12 years old, was seated on the ground of his destroyed house in Baghlan province, northern Afghanistan, his sorrowful expression conveying deep sadness. "I lost everything - my mother, home, uncle, and friends," Saeedullah’s mother, uncle, and relatives died, and he lost his home in the recent floods in Baghlan. Multiple provinces in Afghanistan
- [Afghan Women Face Serious Challenges Amid Flooding](https://theafghantimes.com/people/2024/05/20/afghan-women-face-serious-challenges-amid-flooding/) - Maqsooda and her daughters now drink as little water as possible during the day. They prefer to spend hours in discomfort rather than be forced to relieve themselves where they can be seen. “There is no place for showering or going to the bathroom,” said Maqsooda, who was forced to flee her house with her
- [Afghanistan Flash floods leave women struggling to access sanitary products](https://theafghantimes.com/people/2024/05/14/afghanistan-flash-floods-leave-women-struggling-to-access-sanitary-products/) - Women in the flooded provinces do not feel they can talk about periods and sanitary products. Women affected by flash floods in Afghanistan are struggling to access sanitary products. Some feel uncomfortable talking about periods with aid providers. Multiple provinces in Afghanistan declare a state of emergency as flash floods kill over 300 and leave
- [Six Months After the Devastating Earthquakes: Continuing Challenges ](https://theafghantimes.com/uncategorized/2024/05/02/six-months-after-the-devastating-earthquakes-continuing-challenges/) - In October 2023, four large earthquakes measuring Mww 6.3 each struck Herat, displacing several families who now reside in tents due to the damage caused by the earthquakes and their aftershocks. Women affected by earthquakes are concerned about the lack of access to medical facilities. They report that they do not have access to health
- [Afghanistan has experienced floods that have resulted in the death of 11 people and injuries to many others](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2024/04/29/afghanistan-has-experienced-floods-that-have-resulted-in-the-death-of-11-people-and-injuries-to-many-others/) - According to Janan Saiq, the spokesperson for the State Ministry for Disaster Management Affairs under the control of Taliban, heavy rainfall and floods in the provinces of Kandahar, Nuristan, Badghis, Ghor, Nangarhar, Maidan Wardak, Herat, Samangan, Panjshir, Laghman, Kunar, Baghlan, Kunduz, Sar-e Pol, and Parwan have resulted in the loss of eight lives, while three
- [Before reaching hospital, the woman and her child died](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2024/04/05/before-reaching-hospital-the-woman-and-her-child-died/) - Karimdad Rahimi, a resident of Baghlan province, said the dire situation faced by women during childbirth due to the lack of proper medical facilities. He emphasized, "Khost district, which is more than 100 kilometers away from Pul Khumri, the center of Baghlan province, has difficult roads, and due to the lack of facilities of the
- [Young people in Khost have launched a campaign to enroll children in schools](https://theafghantimes.com/education/2024/03/29/young-people-in-khost-have-launched-a-campaign-to-enroll-children-in-schools/) - In Khost province, a group of young people are going from village to village to encourage enrolling school-aged children in schools. They offer free school photos for children to promote education awareness. In addition to the city center of Khost, volunteers are visiting various villages in the remote regions of the province. They are encouraging
- [Afghanistan defeated India in a Football match held in India](https://theafghantimes.com/tie-sports/2024/03/27/afghanistan-defeated-india-in-a-football-match-held-in-india/) - The Afghanistan football team defeated India 2-1 in a crucial World Cup and Asian Cup qualifying match at the Indira Gandhi Football Stadium in Guwahati. The Afghan football team, captained by Islamuddin Amiri, scored two goals. Rahmat Akbari scored the first goal in the 70th minute, followed by Sharif Mohammad. The Afghanistan football team is
- [Female doctors who have fled Afghanistan are facing numerous challenges in Pakistan](https://theafghantimes.com/asia/2024/03/26/female-doctors-who-have-fled-afghanistan-are-facing-numerous-challenges-in-pakistan/) - According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2024, Afghanistan's health sector urgently requires assistance. The report highlights that due to the lack of health facilities in the country, 21 mothers lose their lives every day, resulting in 148 children being severely affected. During the preceding Republic administration, there were grievances regarding
- [Amidst strict limitations, online education offers hope for female Afghan students](https://theafghantimes.com/education/2024/03/24/amidst-strict-limitations-online-education-offers-hope-for-female-afghan-students/) - This report has been prepared by Saeedullah Safi & Gulaly Najib from The Afghan Times – 16 August 2023 Declaration: This report was originally published by The Afghan Times on 16 August 2023. However, due to the loss of our archive, we are re-publishing it to ensure its availability to our readers. We apologize for
- [The struggle of Afghan women to find food](https://theafghantimes.com/women/2024/03/24/the-struggle-of-afghan-women-to-find-food/) - Bibi, a mother from Afghanistan, wakes up every morning with a heavy heart, knowing that another day of struggle lies ahead. With deep lines etched on her face from years of hardship, she starts her day by doing laundry, cleaning homes, and cooking meals for families in her community. These tasks are not just chores
- [UNESCO and Partners Prioritize Digitization of Bamyan Buddha Statues](https://theafghantimes.com/uncategorized/2024/03/17/unesco-and-partners-prioritize-digitization-of-bamyan-buddha-statues/) - The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has underscored the significance of digitalizing Buddha statues and associated artifacts in Bamyan province. In a recent announcement, UNESCO showcased a video featuring F. Obleman, the executive director of Iconem, a UNESCO partner organization. Obleman expressed their commitment to digitizing the Bamyan Buddha statues in collaboration
- [AJC Reports Increased Pressures and Threats on Media and Journalists](https://theafghantimes.com/uncategorized/2024/03/17/ajc-reports-increased-pressures-and-threats-on-media-and-journalists/) - In its annual report released on March 17th, commemorating National Journalists' Day, the Afghanistan Journalists' Center highlights a concerning trend of escalating pressures and threats against media personnel in 2023 and 2024. The report documents four directives issued to restrict media and journalistic activities across various provinces. These include prohibitions on using "unknown terms" in
- [Afghanistan Clinches Thrilling Victory Over Ireland in Second T20](https://theafghantimes.com/cricket/2024/03/17/afghanistan-clinches-thrilling-victory-over-ireland-in-second-t20/) - Afghanistan's cricket team secured a nail-biting win against Ireland in the second T20 match held in Abu Dhabi. Led by Mohammad Nabi's stellar performance, Afghanistan set a target of 153 runs, with a crucial half-century from Nabi himself contributing significantly. In response, Ireland struggled to chase down the target, managing only 142 runs against Afghanistan's
- [“Two years away from sports, I feel like I’m not alive“: Afghan sportswomen ongoing struggles under Taliban Rule](https://theafghantimes.com/tie-sports/2024/03/18/two-years-away-from-sports-i-feel-like-im-not-alive-afghan-sportswomen-ongoing-struggles-under-taliban-rule/) - ISLAMABAD, October 16, 2023 - "How long will we not be allowed to participate in sports?" Laleh raised this question, she is a taekwondoin in Kabul. Since the Taliban's regained in 2021, authorities have shuttered most girls' secondary schools, prevented women from attending university, and banned female athletes from participating in sports. Additionally, numerous public
- [Education Challenges Persist for Afghan Children in Khost Province](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2024/03/18/education-challenges-persist-for-afghan-children-in-khost-province/) - In Babrak Thana, Khost province, Afghan students demonstrate remarkable resilience as they pursue their education in makeshift classrooms lacking basic facilities. Despite facing numerous challenges, including a severe shortage of educational resources, the region remains home to hundreds of determined children eager to learn. One of the primary issues plaguing education in this area is
- [Health and Education Challenges Persist in Gayan District](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2024/03/18/health-and-education-challenges-persist-in-gayan-district/) - Challenges Persist in Gayan District: Limited Health Services and Education Compromise Community Well-being Residents of Gayan district in Paktika province are still facing difficulties with healthcare and education. People say they can’t get proper medical care, and there’s only one high school in the area. Also, the roads are bad, making it hard to reach
- [Struggles Persist for Residents of Gharshin district](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2024/03/18/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 amenities, highlighting ongoing challenges in accessing basic services. Located approximately 15 kilometers from Khost’s city center, Gharshin lacks adequate healthcare services, a longstanding issue plaguing
- [The Dire State of Afghan Children: Facing Hardships and Threats](https://theafghantimes.com/children/2024/03/18/the-dire-state-of-afghan-children-facing-hardships-and-threats/) - The plight of Afghan children remains dire as they grapple with a multitude of challenges, exacerbating an already precarious situation. Many Afghan children returning from Pakistan find themselves thrust into extreme hardships, grappling with insufficient food and uncertain futures. Shabnam's desperate plea encapsulates the struggle, "No milk. Everything costs money. What should we do?" Heartbreakingly,
- [Concerns Mount Over Suspension of Swedish Committee's Activities in Afghanistan](https://theafghantimes.com/afghanistan/2024/03/18/concerns-mount-over-suspension-of-swedish-committees-activities-in-afghanistan/) - There are concerns over the suspension of the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan activities in Afghanistan. Many employees and assistants of the organization are upset about the harmful consequences that this suspension is having on both staff members and aid recipients. Some employees from Ghazni and Balkh, who chose to remain anonymous, have reported that closing
- [Afghanistan has been ranked as the saddest country in the world](https://theafghantimes.com/people/2024/03/21/afghanistan-has-been-ranked-as-the-saddest-country-in-the-world/) - On Wednesday, March 20, the Gallup organization published the outcomes of a fresh global survey in its yearly report on world happiness, affirming Afghanistan's position among the most unhappy nations since 2012. This ranking is based on the average evaluation from 2021 to 2023. Afghanistan has held the title of the saddest country globally for
- [Afghan new school year begins with more than 1 million girls barred from education](https://theafghantimes.com/education/2024/03/20/afghan-new-school-year-begins-with-more-than-1-million-girls-barred-from-education/) - Today marks the beginning of the school year in Afghanistan, with over two million students expected to enroll, representing a significant increase from previous years. However, amidst the excitement, concerns arise over the Taliban's stance on girls' education. Taliban officials, at the opening ceremony held at Amani High School near the presidential palace, emphasized the

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