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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is providing cash assistance to around 120 families who returned from Iran and Pakistan in Injil district of Herat province to help them build shelters.
Residents of Badakhshan and Takhar say rising water levels in the Amu and Kokcha rivers destroy hundreds of jeribs of farmland and grazing land every year, while dozens of homes remain at risk.
Host Razeq Yar discussed the topic with the following guests: Sharif Ghalib, Former Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dawood Mirakai, Political and Economic Analyst Producer: Binarai Sarwari
Program host Mansoor Niazai discussed this topic with the following guests: Political Analyst, Fayaz Safi Political Analyst, Gul Mohammaduddin Mohammadi Political Analyst, Hamidullah Hotak
The Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, speaking at a gathering in Kabul, called on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to report on the situation in Afghanistan impartially and based on the realities on the ground.
Water resource management and its effective utilization are among Afghanistan’s fundamental needs.
The Afghan Red Crescent Special Week was officially inaugurated today (Sunday) at a ceremony in Kabul.
The Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, speaking at a gathering in Kabul, called on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to prepare its reports on the country's situation impartially and based on realities on the ground.
The 52nd two-day Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) began Saturday in Baghdad.
Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, leader of Pakistan's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), has criticized his government's policies toward Afghanistan, saying the conflict has led to the closure of western trade routes, disrupted commerce, and damaged people's livelihoods.
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, says Tehran’s proposal to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a seven-day plan remains on the table.
As the number of Afghans deported from Iran increases, the number of young people struggling with drug addiction has also risen in Zaranj, the capital of Nimroz province.
The Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment says mineral stone exports from the province have increased by more than 1,000 percent compared with last year.
The Badakhshan Carpet Weavers Association says carpet production in the province has increased by 10 to 15 percent compared with previous years.
FaraKhabar – Baghdad Meeting: Will It Change the World's Engagement with Afghanistan? Host Raziq Yar discussed the topic with Dr. Sayed Luqman, a member of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy and a former diplomat at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Producer: Bina Rai Sarwari
Russia’s special representative for Afghanistan has announced that a high-level Russian delegation will visit Afghanistan in the near future. Zamir Kabulov said the delegation, led by Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister, will travel to Afghanistan to expand economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.
Program host Mansoor Niazai discussed this topic with the following guests: University Lecturer, Obaidullah Baheer Political Analyst, Abdul Jamil Sherani Political Analyst, Samiullah Ahmadzai Produced by: Haroon Nasar
Today, October 17, marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, as many families in Afghanistan continue to face economic hardship in meeting their basic needs.
Russia’s special representative for Afghanistan has announced that a high-level Russian delegation will visit Afghanistan in the near future.
Jeffrey Grieco, President of the Afghanistan–US Joint Chamber of Commerce and Investment, says the main objectives of his visits are to promote economic stability, attract investment, and boost economic growth in Afghanistan.
A number of women inmates at Pul-e-Charkhi Prison say they have been behind bars for years, while their legal cases remain unresolved.
The Women's Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Herat says small and medium-sized businesses run by women have increased significantly in the province.
Minister of Public Health Noor Jalal Jalali says 30-bed hospitals have been approved for 318 districts across the country.
Host Shams Amani discussed a range of topics with Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Islamic Emirate. Producer: Binarai Sarwari
Manzoor Pashteen, leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), has accused the Pakistani military of conducting operations in resource-rich areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the pretext of fighting terrorism, forcing residents to flee their homes.
On the occasion of National Uzbek Language Day, a number of cultural figures, poets, and researchers gathered at an event in Kabul, emphasizing the importance of preserving and promoting the Uzbek language in Afghanistan.
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, has accused the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) of violating the principle of neutrality in response to its latest report.
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov said at the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, that Afghanistan is an important part of the shared framework for security and cooperation in Asia.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Russia considers Afghanistan’s government “a reality that must be accepted,” adding that an increasing number of countries are moving toward this position.
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have warned that nearly 19.2 million people in Afghanistan will face acute food insecurity between November 2026 and April 2027.
Host Shams Amani discussed the topic with following guests. Guests: Abdul Manan Rohani, political and religious affairs analyst Sayed Jawad Sajjadi, international relations analyst.
An Afghan journalist based in the United States has launched an online platform aimed at helping parents and educators navigate the challenges of raising children in the age of artificial intelligence, social media and digital technologies.
Host Faridullah Mohammad discussed the topic with the guests. Guests: Hassan Haqyar, Political Analyst Kamran Aman, Military Analyst Fayaz Sapi, Political Analyst
Today, October 14, marks World Standards Day. In Afghanistan, compliance with standards and quality control are particularly important across various sectors, including trade, industry, food products, construction, and services.
Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman for the Islamic Emirate said that Afghanistan has not achieved its desired position in the international community and as a result has restrictions in participating in certain international meetings. Speaking to TOLOnews, Mujahdi added that the Islamic Emirate has always sought to…
The United Nations Secretary-General has proposed eliminating 60 posts at the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) as part of the organization's proposed budget for 2027.
The Ministry of Higher Education has announced preparations to hold a scientific conference titled “The Impacts of the Decrees of the Leader of the Islamic Emirate” across various sectors.
A joint meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is scheduled to take place on Thursday in Moscow.
Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman for the Islamic Emirate said that Afghanistan has not achieved its desired position in the international community and as a result has restrictions in participating in certain international meetings.
Persimmon production in Nangarhar province has increased by 12 percent compared to last year.
Afghanistan is pursuing four 500-kilovolt electricity transmission projects with regional countries, including Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, and Tajikistan.
UN Peacekeeping Chief Visits Beirut to Discuss UNIFIL Withdrawal and Lebanon’s Security Future
Ab Zawar Ali village in Miramor district of Daikundi is among the communities facing a severe water shortage. According to local residents, more than 40 families once lived in the village, but some have been forced to leave due to a lack of water.
He says he earns between 100 and 150 afghanis a day from this work. Although he is eager to pursue an education, poverty and economic hardship have forced him to work.
Host Shams Amani discussed the topic with Mir Zafaruddin Ansari, a university professor. Producer: Binarai Sarwari
Barham Salih, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, said at a meeting of the organization's Executive Committee that nearly seven million Afghans have returned to Afghanistan from neighboring countries since late 2023.
Host Mansoor Niazi discussed the topic with the guests. Abdullah Azzam, Political Analyst Hamdullah Samim, Political Analyst Sayed Ebadullah Sadiq, Political Analyst
Thomas Frellesen, the newly appointed EU Special Representative for Afghanistan, met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Islamic Emirate’s Foreign Minister, to discuss security, political, and humanitarian issues. The meeting also addressed expanding cooperation in combating drug trafficking and supporting farmers with…
The Guardian has reported that, in connection with allegations of the killing of Afghan civilians by British special forces in Afghanistan, the judge leading the inquiry says that most members of the British Special Air Service (SAS) have refused to answer questions put to them.
The Ministry of Economy says economic relations between Afghanistan and Iran are expanding, and Chabahar Port could provide Afghanistan with access to international waters.
Thomas Frellesen, the European Union’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, has met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Islamic Emirate’s Foreign Minister, as part of his ongoing meetings with Islamic Emirate officials.
According to the organization’s report, two new polio cases were recorded this week, one in Afghanistan and the other in Pakistan.
At a ceremony marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs said Afghanistan continues to suffer from the consequences of climate change despite contributing little to greenhouse gas emissions.
A growing number of Afghans from various provinces have recently been attempting to enter Iran through Nimroz province in search of work and a better life.
Hayatullah Muhajir Farahi, Deputy Minister of Information and Culture for Publications, said Pakistan is fueling insecurity and carrying out destructive activities in Afghanistan with the support of other countries.
Residents of Spin Boldak district in Kandahar province are calling for the construction and restoration of traditional water storage systems.
The lack of sufficient cold storage facilities, standard preservation infrastructure, and suitable markets puts a portion of agricultural products at risk of spoilage and deterioration after harvest.
More than 100 roads and intersections in different parts of Afghanistan have been given new names or restored to their previous names.
Every day, vehicles carrying fruits and vegetables from different provinces and districts enter Kabul city, where Kabul Municipality collects fees from them under a system known as “Tah-Jayi Darwaza” (entry-point fees).
Three people were killed and nine others injured in a new Russian strike near a grocery store in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, following a US announcement of an energy-related ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
Nomadic families living in Tarinkot, the capital of Uruzgan province, and several districts say they are facing serious economic difficulties as winter approaches.
Clashes broke out again late Saturday night between Afghan forces and Pakistani troops along the Hypothetical Durand Line in Dand Patan and Aryob Zazai districts of Paktia province, lasting several hours.
Host Raziq Yar discusses the topic with the following guests: Basir Dehzad, International Relations Expert Abdul Wahid Faqiri, International Relations Expert Producer: Nasratullah Sakandari
Today, October 11, marks the International Day of the Girl, a day dedicated to promoting girls’ rights and equal opportunities in education, employment, and life.
The UN Secretary-General has reported that over the past three years, 446 children have been killed and 969 others left with disabilities in Afghanistan. The report also documented 4,582 cases of grave violations of children’s rights in the country during this period.
The UN Secretary-General, in his latest report, has examined grave violations of children's rights in Afghanistan between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2025.
Program host Mansoor Niazai discussed this topic with the following guests: Political Analyst, Mohibullah Sharif Political Analyst, Javed Momand Political Analyst, Hewad Zazai
Some residents of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, have responded to US President Donald Trump’s call for a change in Ukraine’s president, saying that decisions about the country’s political future should be left to Ukrainians themselves, particularly as Ukraine continues to face Russia’s invasion.
With the expiration of the deadline set by the Pakistani government for the departure of some Afghan doctors undergoing specialization and internship training, as well as medical and dental students, concerns over their academic and professional futures have intensified.
Drought and climate change have significantly affected the natural environment of Nimroz province, creating serious challenges for local residents.
The funeral of Afghan writer, poet and journalist Talib Mangal, who died in a traffic accident on Friday at the age of 40, was held on Saturday in Khost province, where he was laid to rest.
Afghanistan currently has cultural attachés in 13 countries, including China, Russia, Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Uzbekistan.
Host Hamed Bahram discussed the topic with the following guests: Abdul Wahid Hakimi– University Professor Rahmatullah Hassan – International Relations Analyst Producer: Bina Rai Sarwari
World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health challenges, strengthen social solidarity, and encourage people to seek help when needed.
The second Afghanistan–Central Asia–India Business Networking Event, organized by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, was held in Kabul last night.
Program host Mansoor Niazai discussed this topic with the following guests: Former Senator, Hashim Alokozai Political Analyst, Moeen Gul Chamkani University Lecture, Obaidullah Baheer
The second Afghanistan–Central Asia–India Business Networking Event, organized by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, was held in Kabul last night.
The Pakistani government has ordered Afghan doctors undergoing specialized medical training and medical students in the country to leave Pakistan by today (Saturday, October 10).
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has established 50 mushroom farms in Khakrez and Arghistan districts of Kandahar province to support local farmers.
Host Shams Amani discussed the topic with the following guests: Ghaus Janbaz, Former Diplomat Aziz Maarij, Former Diplomat Producer: Binarai Sarwari
France has confirmed that its talks with the Islamic Emirate on the return of some Afghan nationals are technical in nature and aimed at ensuring the security of French citizens.
A business networking forum between the private sectors of Afghanistan and Iran was held in Kabul, organized by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI).
France has confirmed that its talks with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan regarding the return of some Afghan nationals are technical in nature and aimed at ensuring the security of French citizens.
Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov, speaking at the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan, stressed the importance of peace and stability in Afghanistan and continued comprehensive support for the Afghan people.
Iran and Afghanistan have reached a preliminary agreement to allocate nearly 110 hectares of land at Chabahar Port for Afghan investment, according to the head of the Iranian Parliament's Special Commission for Supporting Production.
Development projects worth approximately 2.5 billion afghanis and an additional $24 million have been approved in Paktia province during the current solar year. Some of these projects have been completed, while work on others is still underway.
Officials at the Uruzgan Police Command say that 98% of areas in the province have been cleared of drug cultivation.
Migration pressures on Afghan citizens continue in several countries. According to figures from Turkey's migration authorities, police detained more than 29,700 Afghan migrants across the country during the first nine months of this year.
The Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan attended and addressed the Global Technical Forum of Landlocked Developing Countries on Food Security and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Tashkent.
It was the late 1990s, during the first period of the Islamic Emirate. I was only a child. Although many years have passed, there are still memories I have never forgotten.
The head of the Department for the Preservation of Jihadi Artifacts at the Ministry of Information and Culture says that, based on an order from the Islamic Emirate’s leader, events from more than two decades of jihad, what the Islamic Emirate describes as war crimes committed by foreign forces in Afghanistan…
Dozens of internally displaced people in Zaranj city, the capital of Nimroz province, say they have been living in tents for years and that their situation is becoming more difficult as winter approaches.
Residents of Herat held a gathering to condemn the Pakistani military’s attacks on Afghan territory.
The 121-kilometer Wakhan transit road was inaugurated on Sunday, October 4, 2026, after nearly three years of leveling and graveling work.
FARAKHABAR – Afghanistan’s Land Connection With China Discussed Host Raziqyar discussed the topic with the following guests: Mohammad Rasool Oqab, Director of Publications at the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Abdul Latif Nazari, Deputy Minister of Economy Producer: Nasratullah Sakandari
TAWDIKHABRI – Abdul Latif Mansoor: Pakistan Does Not Want a Prosperous Afghanistan
The Afghanistan Banks Association says Kabul is set to host a major banking conference later this month.
The 121-kilometer Wakhan transit road was inaugurated on Sunday, October 4, 2026, after nearly three years of leveling and graveling work.
The second scientific and research conference titled “The Scientific Legacy and Status of Imam Burhanuddin Marghinani in Contemporary Islamic Sciences” was held in Kabul.
The Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, criticizing the Pakistani military regime’s recent attacks on parts of Afghanistan, says Islamabad cannot tolerate Afghanistan’s development and stability.