The school that won’t stay closed
When Kabul fell, a headmistress burned her own student records rather than let the Taliban find them. Four years on, the school she saved has finally found a permanent address…
Former president Karzai refuses to endorse Afghan govt while girls’ education ban persists
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has disclosed that he has repeatedly rejected requests from interim administration officials in Kabul to publicly praise their governance, making it clear that no endorsement…
Canada warns citizens against all travel to Afghanistan amid volatile security & arbitrary detention risks
The Canadian government has issued an unequivocal warning advising its citizens against all travel to Afghanistan, pointing to an extremely volatile security environment characterized by persistent terrorism, high kidnapping threats,…
Decades of violence in Afghanistan: new UN report highlights persistent anguish of war victims
A comprehensive new report released by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has laid bare the enduring physical, psychological, and socioeconomic scars left by decades of armed conflict,…
AFGHAN REFUGEE CRISIS: the world handed Pakistan a crisis in 1979; it never really took it back
By Dr Muhammad Shahid Every few months, a familiar story resurfaces in the international press: Pakistan, accused once again of pushing vulnerable Afghans back across a border they fled in…
NRF Appoints Mukhtar Shorish as New Commander After Hasib Panshiri’s Death
The National Resistance Front (NRF) of Afghanistan has appointed a new commander following the recent death of Hasib Panshiri, who was reportedly killed by the Taliban. According to the NRF,…
Long-Term Financial Stress May Be Linked to Faster Brain Aging
Persistent financial problems during youth and middle age may have lasting effects on brain health, potentially contributing to declining cognitive abilities and signs of accelerated brain aging later in life.…
Daily Briefing: Reports of Fresh Clashes and Attacks Across Afghanistan
Several security incidents and armed clashes have been reported across Afghanistan between August 31 and September 3, according to a daily briefing released by Afghan opposition and armed groups. In…
Former Pakistani Diplomat Warns Afghanistan Could Face Unprecedented Civil War
Former Pakistani diplomat Ayaz Muhammad Khan has described the current situation in Afghanistan as delicate, stressing that the international community has an urgent and clear responsibility to help prevent further…
Man Allegedly Kills Wife and Six-Month-Old Daughter in Khost
A man allegedly killed his wife and his six-month-old daughter in Afghanistan’s Khost province, according to reports from local sources. Sources said the incident took place around 11:00 p.m. on…