The Canada–Afghanistan Business Council (CABC) held its networking event on Thursday evening in Scarborough, Canada. The event brought together over 50 Afghan traders, investors, and economic professionals. The gathering provided a friendly atmosphere where participants explored mutual business opportunities and discussed future collaborations. Aziz Amiri, President of the CABC, stated that the goal of this More
A team of Afghan youth based in Ottawa, Canada, participated in the 2025 international cricket tournament, the “World Tape Ball Clash,” representing Afghanistan. The tournament was organized by Sher-e-Punjab Cricket and took place in Canada’s capital, Ottawa, featuring top teams from various countries. The Afghan team from Ottawa, representing Afghanistan, included captain Ahmad Naveen Samandar, Qader, Hamoon Musazai, Sami Shinwari, Ahmad SiyarSamandar, Basit Karokhel, Hameed Musazai, Hashmat Musazai, Sami Wafa, Shahab Shinwari, Hematullah Karokhel, Abdullah Karokhel, Owais Mujaddedi, More
The Afghan Women Coordination Umbrella organized a meeting titled “Solidarity and Trust-Building Among Afghans” in Canada. The event brought together civil society and human rights activists from around the world, participating both in person and online. The purpose of this discussion-focused program was to explore practical ways to strengthen trust, understanding, and cooperation among Afghans—both inside the More
In this edition of the Subat (stability) program, we feature a prominent figure who has championed the idea of a “Greater Afghanistan” for nearly two decades, promoting this vision through dozens of televised interviews. The guest is Mashal Khan Takkar, a native of Mardan in southern Pashtunkhwa, born into a politically and culturally active family. More
In recent months, relations between India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan’s current government have shown signs of improvement. Islamabad has officially appointed a new ambassador to Kabul after nearly four years, and New Delhi has resumed issuing visas to Afghan citizens following a long suspension. Despite these developments, tensions remain high, with both India and Pakistan exchanging More
Pashayi Language Day was celebrated in the city of Mississauga, Canada, during a gathering that brought together youth, elders, writers and cultural figures. The event focused on the development, preservation, and importance of the Pashayi language. It was organized on the initiative of Hanifullah Pashayi, head of the Association of Pashayi Youth of Afghanistan. The More
The second part of Professor Dr. Lal Pacha Azmoon’s tribute event in Canada was dedicated to music. This Eid night was filled with poetic emotion and melody, as renowned artists Merwais Nabizada and Emil Zakhel performed ghazals, soft tunes, and patriotic anthems that gave the evening a special charm. Watch this delightful musical atmosphere now More
In Mississauga, Canada, the Afghan Network for Social Services (ANSS) hosted a scientific and literary gathering and Eid evening to honor the academic and cultural legacy of writer and poet Professor Dr. Lal Pacha Azmoon. The event highlighted Professor Azmoon’s literary and cultural contributions, and in recognition of his unparalleled and exemplary work, he was More
In this episode of “Afghan Entrepreneurs Around the World”, we spotlight the life of Mohammad Shafiq Taseem—an academic, literary, and business-minded Afghan based in Toronto, Canada. A refugee who turned his experience in teaching, research, and curriculum development into a successful online business, he is an inspiring example of Afghan resilience and achievement. Taseem is More
In recent years, identity debates have intensified among segments of the Afghan diaspora. Some individuals have openly rejected Afghanistan’s national identity and appear to be grappling with a profound identity crisis. This is despite the fact that, in 2004, more than 1,500 political, ethnic, tribal, and religious leaders—along with representatives from cultural and civil society More
