Open Mic

Open Mic: Ep 3 with Husna Rafi – 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…

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Open Mic: Ep 4 with Zohal Noori – 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…

By The Afghan Times 2 Min Read
Afghanistan

Concerns Mount Over Suspension of Swedish Committee’s Activities in Afghanistan

There are concerns over the suspension of the Swedish Committee…

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AfghanistanKnow Their Stories

Before reaching hospital, the woman and her child died

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

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AfghanistanPeopleWeatherWomen

Afghan Women Face Serious Challenges Amid Flooding

Maqsooda and her daughters now drink as little water as…

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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…

By The Afghan Times 7 Min Read

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…

By The Afghan Times 4 Min Read

Afghanistan’s agriculture and food systems

For World Food Day, October 16, 2024, the Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific released a report “Women…

By The Afghan Times 4 Min Read

ICC Launches Support Initiative for Displaced Afghan Women Cricketers

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the formation of a dedicated task force to…

By The Afghan Times 2 Min Read
AfghanistanOpen Skies, Closed Doors

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…

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Women

Afghan Women Protest in Islamabad on International Women’s 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.…

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SportsWomen

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…

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AfghanistanPeople

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…

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CricketEuropeSports

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…

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AfghanistanEducationWomen

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…

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Open Mic: Ep 17 with Harir Afghan – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we are joined by Harir Afghan, a resilient young woman whose journey…

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Opinion

Pakistan’s 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…

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Real Lives

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…

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Open Skies, Closed Doors

The Classroom That Refuses to Disappear

In Afghanistan, over 7,000 schools have no buildings, and more than 2.2 million girls are banned from learning. In this context, even a dirt-floor classroom becomes a sanctuary of resistance—where…

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Cricket

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…

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Open Mic

Open Mic: Ep 21 with Zainab Noori

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Zainab Noori, a determined young woman who has turned every challenge into an opportunity for growth.

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Real Lives

Taliban Saw My Wife’s 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…

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In Pictures

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…

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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,…

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Opinion

Pakistan’s 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…

5 Min Read
Women

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…

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Open Mic: Ep 20 with Tawos Nazari – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we are honored to have Tawos Nazari, a resilient young woman whose journey through hardship reflects the power of determination and the…

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Open Mic: Ep 19 with Zarlasht Naseri – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we are joined by Zarlasht Naseri, a young woman whose journey of resilience and growth is a testament to the power of…

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Open Mic

Open Mic: Ep 18 with Farishta Samim – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we are joined by Farishta Samim, an inspiring 18-year-old who embodies resilience, strength, and hope. Farishta’s journey from Afghanistan to Canada, marked…

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Open Mic

Open Mic: Ep 17 with Harir Afghan – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we are joined by Harir Afghan, a resilient young woman whose journey of strength and perseverance is a testament to the power…

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Open Mic

Open Mic: Ep 16 with Hella Amarkhil – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we are joined by Hella Amarkhil, an inspiring young woman who has already begun making a significant impact in her community. At…

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Open Mic

Open Mic: Ep 15 with Sahar Amiri – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we’re joined by Sahar Amiri, a passionate advocate for education and women’s empowerment from Afghanistan. Despite the immense challenges imposed by the…

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