The first joint artistic and cultural festival of Afghan-Canadians, Iranian-Canadians, and Tajik-Canadians will take place on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of this month in Richmond Hill, Toronto, Canada. This year’s festival will present a vibrant celebration of art and culture, featuring live music, traditional dances, fashion shows, cultural cuisine, traditional clothing, and a large More
In a special ceremony held in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, the life and efforts of Ms. Shinkai Karokhail, former Member of Afghanistan’s Wolesi Jirga and former Ambassador of Afghanistan to Canada, were honored. The event was attended by numerous prominent figures of the Afghan community, including former members of parliament, former government ministers, political and social More
As part of the series “Afghans’ Businesses Around the World,” we are visiting the opening ceremony of the “ SAFĀ LIVING” in Toronto, Canada. Recently opened, the SAFĀ LIVING Carpets, Rugs & Household Items store offers customers a wide selection of high-quality Afghan, Turkish, Iranian and other carpets. In addition, the store also carries a More
On August 9, in Sacramento, California, USA, a National Dialogue meeting was held. This gathering, following the meetings in London and Berlin, brought together Afghanistan’s academic, political, religious, and cultural figures. Participants discussed national unity, peace, and development. Many emphasized that the instrumental use of ethnic issues is a major cause of division, and that More
Afghans living in Canada organized an exciting boxing event in the city of Oakville under the name Sauga Slugfest, where Afghan boxers competed alongside international fighters. The event was sponsored by Tawana Construction, Concord Reno, and Scarberian Boxing Club, featuring a total of ten thrilling matches. Watch the second fight now on Wesal TV’s YouTube More
After four years, the Taliban has succeeded in establishing a presence at diplomatic missions in several European countries. It now hopes to elevate these ties to a higher level of political engagement. At the same time, European diplomats have stepped up their visits to Kabul, and the Taliban aims to shift its diplomatic operations from More
As part of Wesal TV’s special informational series, this episode explores the life and multifaceted struggle of a prominent Pashtun historical figure, Faqir Ipi (Mirza Ali Khan Wazir). The episode presents his military strategies, connections with the Afghan government, and the ideological emergence of the concept of Pashtunistan. It also analyzes how his resistance, over More
As part of Wesal TV’s programming, we visited the Afghan cemetery in Toronto. This episode focuses on the challenges of migration, the burial of loved ones in foreign lands, and the associated religious and practical matters. Our guest is Qari Abdul Rahman Nazari, secretary of the Paiwastoon community. He provided us with detailed information on More
In today’s episode of “Ghatul,” our guest is Spogmai Wardak, former Deputy Minister of Women’s Affairs. Spogmai Wardak is a well-known figure who has raised her voice for women’s rights not only through her government service, but also through her work as a poet and writer. She has devoted much of her life to advocating More
The World Bank says that although Afghanistan’s economy is gradually recovering, millions of Afghans still live under severe economic hardship due to poverty, financial pressures, food insecurity, and a growing trade deficit. In 2024, Afghanistan’s total trade volume reached approximately $13 billion. However, only $2 billion of that came from exports, while the remaining $11 More
