The annual gathering of the Ontario Sportsmen’s Association took place in Toronto, Canada, on July 27. The event celebrated the accomplishments of athletes across various sports formats and featured a range of performances that were met with enthusiastic applause from attendees. The ceremony not only showcased impressive sports skills but also underscored the significance of More
In today’s episode of “Da Watan Khatere,” we are hosting Sayed Kamal Hassan, who has spent much of his life far from his homeland, enduring hardship and poverty. In this interview, Hassan shares his tearful and cherished memories of life in Afghanistan, as well as deeply personal stories of exile. “Da Watan Khatere” is dedicated More
Podcast series — 20 years of the republic regime, in this podcast we talk about the activities of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar’s led Hizb-e-Islami party, peace according between Hizb-e-Islami and the Republic regime, talks between the USA and the Taliban, difference between the two peace talks processes and the fall of the republic regime. Our guest is More
As part of our podcast series on 20 Years of the Republic, we interview Abdullah Khairkhwah, former administrative chief for a district of Afghanistan. With him, we discussed how the 20-year period of the Republican government was. How was the interaction between the people and the government? What were people’s expectations and what were local More
A funeral has been offered in absentia for leading Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) member and poet Gilaman Wazir by many Afghans in the Toronto city of Canada. The participants asked the international community to denounce the atrocities of the Pakistani government against the Pashtuns and take steps to prevent such actions. The funeral-cum-protest was held More
In the 20 Years of The Republic podcast series,we interviewed Irfanullah Irfan, a former member of the Wolesi Jirga (lower house). In this podcast, we talked about the activities, problems and achievements of the Wolesi Jirga under the previous government, as well as its roles and responsibilities. In this podcast, there are special interviews with More
The Afghan Cultural Association in Toronto, Canada, has organised its annual festival, celebrating the national team’s commendable performance in the just-concluded T20 World Cup. At the event held on June 30, music and songs were played and cultural programmes presented. On the occasion, different programmes were conducted to spotlight the Afghan culture, with youth performing More
The journey begins with several significant structures that run along the same axis in the heart of Washington D.C., or the capital of the United States. It starts with the Lincoln Memorial, followed by a brief visit to the Reflecting Pool, the memorial of World War II, the Washington Monument, and the US Capitol Building. More
In today’s special interview, Toronto Police Officer Mustafa Popalzai is our guest. Popalzai is one of those Afghans who, in addition to fighting immigration problems, has made good use of available opportunities and has been elevated to high Canadian police ranks. With him, we discussed the recruitment of new Afghan refugees into the Canadian police More
Haroon Pacha, a Pashto singer with a sweet-sounding voice, gave a concert in the beautiful Canadian city of Niagara Falls. At the concert, organised by the Canadian Pashtun Council members and their families, Haroon Pacha sang heart-touching songs, which received a warm welcome from participants. In the memorable evening, Pashto music and culture was also More
