In the Netherlands, the 126th birthday of Queen Soraya was commemorated alongside the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The event was organized by the Afghan Women’s “Pewastoon Association” and the “Women’s Rights First” bringing together Afghan activists, students, cultural figures, and women’s rights advocates. The gathering focused on Queen Soraya’s reforms, More
The featured guest of Wesal TV’s program “Homeland Memories” is Mr. Amanullah Alumi an Afghan who migrated to Canada nearly 42 years ago and is a living witness to multiple waves of Afghan migration to this country. In this interview, we revisit Alumi’s heartfelt memories from his youth, the years shaped by war, displacement, migration, More
In this special episode of “Historical Insights” the program introduces Pir Bayazid Roshan, one of the most significant figures in Pashtun history, by exploring his birth, living environment, and intellectual awakening. The episode then explains the foundation, objectives, and ideological struggle of the Roshani Movement in a clear and accessible manner. The middle section examines More
In the program “Afghan Businesses Around the World,” we travel this time to the city of Peterborough in Ontario, Canada, where the restaurant Ariyana restaurant has been opened by an Afghan entrepreneur, Ajmal Siddiqi. Ajmal Siddiqi, the owner of this restaurant, has faced many challenges throughout his life. However, through hard work, dedication, and perseverance, More
Does stopping trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan benefit Afghanistan or harm it? What alternative markets and transit routes does Kabul have for its exports without relying on Pakistan? Was this decision by the Taliban government appropriate under the current circumstances? And will this move push Pakistan to reconsider its trade relations with Afghanistan? These are More
For the first time, Afghanistan has decided to suspend trade with Pakistan. The decision comes after Islamabad repeatedly closed routes and imposed new restrictions on Afghanistan’s transit and trade. The Taliban have instructed Afghan traders to rely on alternative routes and markets to meet the country’s needs. New figures show that annual bilateral trade between More
Every year on November 11, Canada observes Remembrance Day to honor its soldiers who sacrificed their lives in wars. On this day, citizens, military members, and city officials lay wreaths of flowers and pay tribute to those who served their country. The tradition began after World War I when the armistice on November 11, 1919, More
Folk Couplets ( PashtoLanday) is a shining light of Pashto folk literature that has emerged from centuries of darkness — a mirror reflecting the soul of Pashtoon women. Whether she lives in a village or a city, the Pashtoon woman sees landay as the sincerest means to express her feelings. Thus, landay is not merely More
While representatives of Afghanistan and Pakistan met in Istanbul, Turkey, after several days of clashes to seek a lasting solution, the talks ended in failure. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s military regime has once again threatened to use force against Afghanistan. Although the recent tensions have negatively affected the lives and relations of Pashtuns on both sides of More
Canada is striving to establish a new global alliance for securing critical minerals — an alliance that could reshape the future of energy and technology among the world’s seven major industrial nations (G7). This initiative is built on the principles of transparent, democratic, and responsible extraction, and highlights Canada’s ambition to play a leading role More