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A young Afghan boy in traditional attire strains under the weight of a large sack filled with straw or dried grass. The dry, barren landscape and his intent gaze convey the physical burden and challenging environment.

More Afghan Children Forced into Labor as Economic Crisis Deepens

Kabul: On a frigid morning in Kabul’s Pashtunistan Square, eight-year-old Hamed stands…

Amina Zarif By Amina Zarif
Photo of community leaders speaking at a public gathering during protests in Badakhshan, with people gathered around them. The image is a screenshot from a video shared on social media

Badakhshan Poppy Eradication Conflict Leads to Taliban Prosecuting Soldiers

The Taliban government has announced it will prosecute soldiers involved in firing…

Afghan Insight By Afghan Insight
The image shows two Afghan teenagers, their faces reflecting youthful freshness, yet their clothes and eyes reveal their poverty.

What Makes Afghanistan the World’s Saddest Country? A Comprehensive Look at the Happiness Crisis

The 2024 World Happiness Report paints a sobering picture of Afghanistan, ranking…

Daud Sarwar By Daud Sarwar
A sign placed near the Torkham border on the Durand Line is visible in the photo, displaying messages in Urdu, Russian, and English welcoming visitors to Pakistan.

Pakistan Afghanistan Border Reopening: Trade Gates Swing Open After 10-Day Hiatus

Pakistan has resumed its trade routes with Afghanistan, marking the reopening of…

Yusuf Barak By Yusuf Barak
The photo shows two young children sitting in the dirt, collecting half-burnt scraps. Their faces and clothes are dirty, conveying deep despair and poverty.
5. Women's Rights in Afghanistan

Living on Less than a Dollar a Day: The Stark Reality of Afghanistan’s Economic Crisis

In Kabul's bustling yet worn-down streets, Mira Jan's story, a displaced resident…

Daud Sarwar By Daud Sarwar