Members of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) and Afghan residents of Toronto held an anti-Pakistan protest in the city. The aim of the demonstration was to raise their voice against the detention of PTM activists, the forced expulsion of Afghans from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Pakistani regime’s airstrikes in Afghanistan. Speakers at the protest urged More
In this episode of the cultural program Ghatol, our guest is Noor Haya an Afghan model, TV host, and singer. Noor Haya is an artist who has earned a distinguished place in the world of music through her beautiful performances in both Pashto and Dari. With her warm, soft, and soulful voice, she has captivated More
In recent weeks, Canada’s immigration department has sent official emails to many Afghans, requesting essential documents to be submitted by a specified deadline. Preparing these documents can be a complex and time-consuming process, which is why dozens of Afghans visit the Afghan network for Social Services (ANSS) in Toronto every day to organize and follow More
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
