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
Afghan cultural and literary figures in Canada gathered to commemorate the late renowned poet and writer, Matiullah Turab. The event was hosted by “Afghan Social Services,” featuring in-depth discussions on Turab’s literary path, poetic rebellion, and cultural legacy. Participants described his poetry as a grand epic of awakening and said that Turab was a translator More
A protest gathering was organized in Toronto, Canada by the Afghan Initiatives Society to show solidarity with Afghan refugees who were recently forcefully deported from Iran. Participants highlighted that Afghan refugees have long suffered as victims of war, instability, and global political agendas, and continue to face harsh, inhumane conditions in various countries. They stressed More
A special gathering was held in Canada to mark the first anniversary of the martyrdom of Gilaman Wazir, a prominent member of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), along with the memorial ceremony of Molana Khanzeb. Gilaman Wazir, known for his intellectual and civil rights activism, was assassinated in Islamabad last year in a targeted attack. More
A Motorcycle Story from Germany to Afghanistan In the “Memories of Home” program by Wesal TV, we feature a unique and inspiring guest: Abdullah Miyazada, currently living in Germany. Miyazada has traveled multiple times from Germany to Afghanistan by motorcycle, and in this special episode, he shares heartfelt memories and emotional stories of his journeys. More
Pakistan claims that in the past nine months, its exports to Afghanistan have increased by more than 60 percent, reaching a value of over $623 million—nearly double the amount compared to the same period last year. Despite this, Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan have grown by nearly half a billion dollars year-on-year. However, in recent years, More
