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AI should reduce, not deepen, inequalities: Guterres

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said the key question is not whether artificial intelligence (AI) will transform the world, but whether that transformation will reduce inequalities or deepen them. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, on Friday, Guterres said AI represented a major opportunity for More

US, Iran exchange fresh attacks as regional tensions escalate

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Wildfire smoke, extreme heat worsen air quality across Durham Region

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Cultural Gathering: A Special Evening of History and Culture in Scarborough

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Cultural Gathering: A Special Evening of History and Culture in Scarborough

Pajhwok Afghan News YouTube Channel

Wildfire Smoke: Protect Your Lungs

Wesal TV (Whitby, Ont.): Wildfire smoke contains fine particles that can harm the lungs and enter the bloodstream. Canada Health officials recommend limiting outdoor…

Wildfire smoke, extreme heat worsen air quality across Durham Region

Wesal TV (Ajax, Ont.): Wildfire smoke drifting into southern Ontario is expected to worsen air quality across Durham Region through Thursday as extreme heat compounds…

Two men killed, four injured in exchange of gunfire at Toronto festival

Wesal TV (GTA): Two men were killed and four other people were injured after an exchange of gunfire during the Salsa on St. Clair festival…

Two Oshawa youths charged in counterfeit-currency cell phone fraud investigation

Wesal TV (Oshawa): Two Oshawa teenagers are facing a combined 20 charges after allegedly using counterfeit money to buy cell phones from online sellers, Durham…

Two men arrested in separate theft cases in Pickering and Ajax

Wesal TV(Pickering): Durham Regional Police say two men have been arrested and charged in two separate theft investigations in Pickering and Ajax. In the…

Durham Regional Council asks police to review anti-Muslim hate posts

Wesal TV(Whitby): Durham Regional Council in Ontario, amid growing concerns about Islamophobia and online hate targeting Muslims, passed an urgent motion asking Durham Regional Police…

Rising grocery costs push more Durham families to food banks

Wesal TV(Oshawa): Karen Patterson has changed the way she eats. The Whitby resident now limits her breakfast to three items instead of the fruits, cereal…

For some Afghan immigrants, Ontario municipal elections offer a first taste of local democracy

Wesal TV(Whitby): For Yar.M Naeme, running for Whitby council is not just about winning a seat, but also about showing that immigrants can—and should—take part…

Whitby residents call for more public garbage bins as litter concerns grow

Wesal TV(Whitby): Reports of overflowing garbage bins, broken glass and discarded needles at one Whitby park have renewed calls for more public garbage bins as…

Durham parents welcome Ottawa’s proposed social media restrictions for children, but raise concerns about enforcement

Wesal TV(Oshawa): For Oshawa mother Emily Clairoux, concerns about social media began long before Ottawa proposed restricting access for children under 16. Clairoux, who has…

Durham survey finds overwhelming support for elected regional chair

Wesal TV(Whitby): A new Durham Region survey has found overwhelming support for keeping the Regional Chair elected, adding to growing opposition to a provincial law…

Whitby mayor responds to anti-Muslim comments: “You belong here”

Wesal TV( Whitby): Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy says hateful and anti-Muslim comments directed at local Muslim women have no place in the community. In a…

British magazine alleges aid money taken out of Afghanistan reached London souvenir shops

A British magazine has alleged that a network of Afghan businesspeople used souvenir and confectionery shops in the United Kingdom to launder international aid money…

From free pills to addiction: Youths’ battle against ‘K Tablets’, ‘Zicap’

A number of teenagers undergoing treatment at the 450-bed Jangalak Drug Rehabilitation Hospital say they became addicted to “K Tablets” and “Zicap” after friends encouraged…

From mortgaging homes to selling gold: How ‘Gold BS’ victims lost savings

Sakina, a woman who mortgaged her home and sold her gold jewelry to invest in the “Gold BS” platform, says she and many other Afghans…

PUBG: Entertainment or threat to teenagers’ mental health, education?

While PUBG has become a popular source of entertainment and excitement for many teenagers and young people, psychologists and education experts warn that excessive use…

Mother tongue in exile: An Identity must not be forgotten

Preserving one’s mother tongue is a serious challenge for Afghan migrants living abroad, but experts say that if native languages are forgotten within families, part…

Taliban minister appoints grandson in violation to supreme leader’s decree

The Taliban's Acting Minister for Martyrs and Disabled Affairs Mullah Abdul Majeed Akhund has appointed his grandson to a high-ranking contract-based post in the ministry,…

Inborn disorders tied to inter-family marriages

Gynecologists want prospective couples to visit doctors for blood tests before getting married in order to prevent possible congenital disorders in their children. They say…

Experts against animal slaughter in front of children

Some religious scholars and social experts say slaughtering animals in the public glare has negative effects on children. They say the ritual should be conducted…

Troublesome traditions should be turned aside: Jawzjan affiances

Some affiances in northern Jawzjan province have considered some customs and traditions, including taking sweets and clothes to fiancés house on the occasion of Eid…

Noor Jahan: A mother of 5 left alone by children

Noor Jahan, a 72-year-old mother of five children, got married decades ago. A resident of Kabul, she hoped her children would become her strength. However,…

Changes in Afghan wedding traditions over past 3 decades

The residents of different provinces have shared their views regarding the changing wedding ceremony customs and said in the past wedding was financially affordable and…

Zia Gul says husband expelled her from home with 5 children

Zia Gul had been expelled from home by her husband with her five children after marrying another woman, now she has been dealing with many…

Constitutions, political strategy vital for earning legitimacy: Zaeef

The Former Ambassador to Pakistan Mullah Abdul Salaam Zaeef said that Afghanistan has come out of international isolation and constitution and the formation of a…

California-based Afghan professor to present plan for retirees

Dr Alam Khan, an Afghan professor at the University of California, the United States, has praised the Taliban’s decision not to reduce pension of retired…

NEXA Chief: Government sets store by talent & merit

The National Examination Authority (NEXA) chief says his organisation is discharging its responsibilities in a transparent manner. In an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News,…

USA Cricket wants to replicate Afghanistan’s template

The US Cricket Board (USCB) chief executive officer plans to implement the strategy devised for promoting the game in Afghanistan. Dr. Noor Mohammad Murad, who…

Elders, youth must talk to officials on girls’ education: Shinkai

Shinkai Karokhail, a member of parliament in the former government, has said some traditional-minded leaders do not want girls to be allowed to get modern…

Acting Afghan government should hear the voices of the people of Afghanistan not the world: Stanikzai

The acting Afghan government should hear the voices of the people of Afghanistan, not the world, because the problems of Afghans and the country would…

Qadri: Foreign firms took back money meant for fighting drugs

Habibullah Qadri, counternarcotics minister during former president Hamid Karzai’s government, says the then government failed to win the war on drugs due to corruption and…

Politicians must apologise for their failure: Sediqi

Former presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqi says the politicians living abroad must apologise to the people for their failure and inaction. He believes a permanent and…

More than 500 feared dead after refugee boats sink off Myanmar

Pakistan begins crackdown on Afghans without valid visas

638 Afghans released from Pakistani prisons, return home

Germany plans to deport Afghans without criminal records: Report

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Afghanistan XI thrash Uzbekistan by 199 runs in T20 match

Cricket world mourns the death of former Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran dies at 38

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Skype platform shuts down after 20 years

Microsoft closing down Skype in May

Australia to ban social media for children under 16

Afghanistan produces bus for urban public transport

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Announcement regarding Eid-ul-Adha

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Two Years of Taliban Rule and the Continuation of Girls’ Deprivation of Education

Release Mutiullah Wesa: A Plea for Freedom and Enlightenment

Addressing the Exclusion of Girls from Annual Kankur Exams: A Call for Equal Education Opportunities

Pen Path Foundation are concerned about the continuing imprisonment of Matiullah Wasa

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Investment opportunities and business start-up directions for entrepreneurs in Canada

Investment opportunities and business start-up directions for entrepreneurs in Canada

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Afghan woman killed in Canada; son charged over her death

A 41-year-old Afghan woman Yasamin Ataye has been killed in the city of Sherbrooke in Canada’s Quebec province, with her son arrested and charged in…

Canada reach first World Cup round of 16 after beating South Africa

Canada have reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 for the first time after Stephen Eustaquio’s 92nd-minute goal secured a dramatic win over…

Reducing military dependence on the U.S.; Canada seeks to buy Swedish surveillance aircraft

The Canadian government, which is seeking to reduce its reliance on U.S. military companies, announced on Wednesday that it plans to purchase several surveillance and…

Canada school shooting leaves 10 dead

At least 10 people, including the suspected gunwoman, have been killed and several others wounded in a school shooting in Canada’s British Columbia province, media…

5 miners found dead in Mexico after kidnapping

Five of the ten workers kidnapped last month from a mine in Mexico have died, and their bodies have been recovered, media reports said. Reuters…

Trump threatens 100pc tariffs on Canada over China trade deal

US President Donald Trump has warned that Canada could face sweeping trade penalties if Prime Minister Mark Carney proceeds with closer trade engagement with China,…

Pipeline Debate Puts Canada’s Future at a Crossroads

Canada is once again weighing a familiar but consequential question: whether the country should build another major oil pipeline. It is an issue that sits…

12 Pakistani soldiers killed in KP

At least 12 Pakistani forces have been killed in clashes with militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the country’s media said on Saturday. Dawn cited the…

Canada plans to recognize Palestinians state after France, UK

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada will officially recognize Palestine as an independent state at the upcoming 80th session of the United…

Trump halts trade talks with Canada over tech tax

US President Donald Trump has abruptly cut off trade talks with Canada in response to its decision to implement a digital services tax targeting American…

Trump, Carney to meet on new relationship

US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have agreed to meet in the near future. The US leader called Carney to congratulate…

Canada’s Liberal Party wins 4th term in a row

Securing victory in federal elections early Tuesday, Canada’s Liberal Party said US threats and tariffs would not cow down the country. Prime Minister Mark Carney…

Canada’s student visas

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Employment opportunities and job search strategies in Canada

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Announcement regarding Eid-ul-Adha

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Two Years of Taliban Rule and the Continuation of Girls’ Deprivation of Education

Release Mutiullah Wesa: A Plea for Freedom and Enlightenment

Addressing the Exclusion of Girls from Annual Kankur Exams: A Call for Equal Education Opportunities

Pen Path Foundation are concerned about the continuing imprisonment of Matiullah Wasa

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20 Years of Republic-Interview with Sima Samar former Chairperson of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC)

Najibullah Zhman — February 24, 2024

20 Years of Republic-Interview with Haji Mohammad Nazir Ahmadzai former deputy speaker of the Wolesi Jirga

Najibullah Zhman — February 11, 2024

20 Years of Republic-Interview with Dr Khoshal Rohi member of Afghan Cultural Associations Joint Jarga

Najibullah Zhman — February 8, 2024