Wesal TV(Scarborough): During a special academic, historical and cultural gathering titled “Cultural Gathering” in Toronto, Canada, young Pashto ghazal singer and artist Shumali Afghan performed poems by the late Gilaman Wazir in his distinctive artistic style. Shumali Afghan’s performance received a warm response from attendees and attracted the attention of those interested in poetry, More
Members of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement in Canada, along with a number of Afghan residents of Toronto, attended a commemoration marking the death anniversaries of Gilaman Wazir and Maulana Khanzeb. Participants paid tribute to the memory and sacrifices of the two activists, saying they had struggled for the freedom of their homeland, unity between More
Wesal TV(Scarborough):The Khogyani Association of Canada held a ceremony in Scarborough to honour the achievements of Zahid Shirzad, a fast bowler from Afghanistan’s domestic cricket scene, and to celebrate his selection to Canada’s national cricket team. At the event, community members, cricket fans and participants praised Shirzad’s efforts, talent and achievements, describing his success More
A scientific and cultural webinar titled “The Question of Pashtunistan: Pazhwak’s Works and Views” was held online by the Pazhwak Foundation. The program brought together a number of Afghan cultural figures, researchers, and experts who discussed and exchanged views on Professor Abdul Rahman Pazhwak’s thoughts, writings, and perspectives related to the issue of Pashtunistan. Speakers More
Wesal TV(GTA): The inaugural Made in Canada Expo 2026 officially opened on June 19 in Mississauga, Ontario, organized by Afghan-Canadian entrepreneurs. The three-day event will continue through June 21 at The International Centre. The expo has brought together dozens of Canadian business leaders, investors, manufacturers, entrepreneurs and private-sector representatives. The event aims to showcase Canadian-made More
Wesal TV(Scarborough):An academic and literary gathering was held in Toronto, Canada, by the Afghan Social Services Centre(ANSS) to honor and recognize the cultural personality of Safia Sediqi, a writer, poet, politician, cultural advocate and social activist. During the ceremony, speakers highlighted Sediqi’s social, literary and cultural contributions. In recognition of her exceptional and sincere More
Wesal TV( GTA): Afghans living in the Thorncliffe Park area of Toronto, Canada, celebrated Eid al-Adha with traditional joy and festivities. A large number of young people and children attended the Eid gathering, adding more colour and happiness to the celebration. Participants exchanged Eid greetings and prayed for peace, unity and prosperity in More
In recent days, the debate over the Durand Line has once again intensified among Afghans. This time, the discussion has been revived by politicians who regard this disputed line as an official border with Pakistan and link many of Afghanistan’s hardships over the past half-century to it. Opponents of this view, many of whom are More
On May 6, 1834, Peshawar, once considered Afghanistan’s winter capital, was permanently separated from the country. Many historians regard this day as one of the greatest tragedies in Afghan history and a turning point that marked the beginning of prolonged misfortunes for the Afghan homeland. Nearly 192 years ago, as internal power struggles among the More
Following the recent war between Iran, Israel and the United States, signs of major geostrategic and geoeconomic shifts are emerging in the Middle East. Iran has expanded its influence over the Strait of Hormuz, placing the regional and global order in a new situation. The decades-long U.S. military presence in the region is also facing More
