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Private sector officials in Herat say exports of locally produced goods increased by 97 percent during the month of Mizan (September 23 to October 22), compared with the previous month.
Host Razeq Yar discussed the topic with the following guests: Sayed Akbar Agha, Political Analyst Nasir Ahmad Ahmadzai, International Relations Expert Producer: Binarai Sarwari
The French Foreign Ministry has stated that normalizing relations with the Islamic Emirate is conditional on changes in Afghanistan’s political situation and the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2593, particularly regarding respect for the rights of women and girls.
Iranian officials have announced that they are reviewing plans to remove barriers to exporting goods to neighboring countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq.
Program host Mansoor Niazai discussed this topic with the following guests: University Lecturer, Obaidullah Baheer Political Analyst, Fayaz Sapi Political Analyst, Mohammad Qasim Azzam Political Analyst, Akhtar Mohammad Rasekh
The spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that 1,119 civilians have been killed or injured in Pakistani military attacks on Afghanistan since late 2021.
France’s Foreign Ministry has clarified that the country has had no diplomatic relations with Afghanistan’s current government, the Islamic Emirate, since 2021.
Hafiz Ahmad Jan Zadran, Technical Vice President of the Afghanistan Football Federation, has met with Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, in Azerbaijan.
At a press conference held to introduce the objectives and plans of the second National and International Healthcare Exhibition, the Deputy Minister for Healthcare Services at the Ministry of Public Health reiterated the ministry’s commitment to expanding healthcare services and improving standards at public and…
Afghan doctors undergoing specialized medical training at hospitals in Pakistan say they have been denied access to hospitals and that their training programs have been suspended.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, has warned that Tehran would respond forcefully to any violation of its territorial integrity, following threats by senior US officials of a possible renewed military attack on Iran.
Work on a gold mining project worth $20 million has begun in Qala-e-Zal district of Kunduz province.
Host Raziq Yar discussed this topic with the following guests: Mohammad Dawood Qayoumi, Head of the Afghanistan and Regional Peace Studies Center Abdul Shakoor Saboori, Head of Policy at the Afghanistan Studies Center and International Affairs Analyst Producer: Bina Rai Sarwari
Today, October 24, marks the 81st anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The United Nations operates in Afghanistan across various sectors, including political and diplomatic affairs, humanitarian assistance, human rights, education, counter-narcotics, and healthcare.
Program host Mansoor Niazai discussed this topic with the following guests: University Lecturer, Obaidullah Baheer Political Analyst, Abdul Sadiq Hamidzoy Political Analyst, Gul Mohammaduddin Mohammadi
On World Polio Day, October 24, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported 42 polio cases in Afghanistan in 2026, a figure that the Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan had previously described as suspected cases.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have reported that 517 Afghan migrants were arrested and detained by Pakistani police in one week.
Today, October 24, marks the 81st anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
A shortage of fruit storage facilities has created difficulties for orchard owners during the harvest season.
The transportation of Turkmen natural gas to Afghanistan through the TAPI pipeline was among the key topics discussed at the conclusion of Turkmenistan’s International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition.
A traditional tile-making workshop in Herat, with a history spanning nearly 900 years, remains operational, producing tiles needed for the restoration of historical sites in the province.
Officials from the Nimroz Chamber of Commerce and Investment say exports through the Pul-e-Abresham border crossing have increased by 50 percent compared with the previous two months.
Officials from the contracting company responsible for reconstructing the Northern Salang Road say concrete paving and asphalt work are progressing rapidly and are expected to be completed within the next month.
Host Shams Amani discussed the topic with the following guests: Mohibullah Tayeb, Counselor at Afghanistan's Mission to the UN Human Rights Council Aziz Maarij, Former Diplomat Producer: Binarai Sarwari
UN human rights experts have expressed concern over the deportation of Afghan nationals from European countries, warning that such actions may violate international law.
United Nations human rights experts have expressed concern over the deportation of Afghan nationals from European Union member states to Afghanistan.
Raisins, dried figs, almonds, pistachios, pine nuts, and dried apricots are among Afghanistan's major dried fruit exports.
The head of the International Power Projects Department for the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan route says that the completion of the 500-kilovolt Kerki–Kabul power transmission line will make it possible to transmit up to 800 megawatts of electricity from Turkmenistan to Afghanistan.
A shipment of 600 tons of cotton worth $800,000 has been exported to Turkey via the Herat–Khaf railway.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), at the Afghanistan Coordination Group meeting in Doha, emphasized continued engagement with Afghanistan's de facto authorities and cooperation with the United Nations, World Bank and European Union.
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.