The European Union Office in Afghanistan has expressed concern about the decline in water resources in the country, especially in Kabul, saying the problem affects all sectors of life and that the EU is cooperating with Afghan partners in this regard. In a statement, the EU office said on Thursday that it was committed to More
At least 25 people have been killed and 27 others injured when a 580-type passenger bus overturned in the Arghandi area of Kabul, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said on Wednesday. Mufti Abdul Matin Qane, spokesman for the MoI, told Pajhwok Afghan News that the accident occurred around 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday night, when the More
At least 24 people have been injured in a traffic accident in northern Baghlan province, officials said on Friday. According to a statement from the provincial police headquarters, the incident occurred on Thursday night when a 580-type bus collided with a cargo truck in the Sangsalakh area of Doshi district. The statement added that all More
The bodies of all victims of Tuesday night’s deadly traffic accident in western Herat province, charred beyond recognition, will be transferred to Kabul, local officials said on Wednesday. On Tuesday night, a passenger bus (type “580”) traveling from the Islam Qala border toward Kabul collided with a motorcycle and a Mazda truck on the Herat More
At least 79 people—most of them recently returned refugees from Iran—have died, and three others were injured in a traffic accident in western Herat province, local officials said Wednesday. Mufti Mohammad Yusuf Saeedi, spokesman for the Herat governor, said a 580-model passenger bus travelling from Islam Qala towards Kabul collided with a motorcycle and a More
Former president Hamid Karzai has once again stressed the need to provide educational opportunities to all girls and boys in the country. On the occasion of the 106th anniversary of Afghanistan’s independence, Karzai said the country’s freedom and independence lied in national strength achieved through unity and an educated human resource. “We are proud to More
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and a number of leading cricket players have congratulated their countrymen on celebrating 106th anniversary of the country’s independence. Today, August 19, marks the 106th anniversary of the country’s independence. The ACB in a press release said: “The leadership, players and all employees of the cricket board extend their congratulations More
During the hot summer days, many people drink cold water and refrigerated soft drinks to quench their thirst. However, health specialists warn that such drinks can worsen stomach problems, tooth sensitivity and migraines and trigger related symptoms. Dr. Mohammad Hanif Hashimi, an internal medicine specialist, told Pajhwok Afghan News that drinking every cold water and More
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says it has signed a strategic cooperation framework with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to protect displaced children in Afghanistan. In a post on X, UNHCR said the UN family is uniting to support children at risk in Afghanistan. “UNHCR and UNICEF have signed a strategic collaboration framework, More
The Pashdan dam in western Herat province will officially be inaugurated tomorrow (Thursday). In an invitation sent to media, the Ministry of Energy and Water (MoEW) said it was honoured to inaugurate the Pashdan dam irrigation and power generation project in Karukh district, as part of efforts towards the country’s reconstruction and development. The Pashdan More
