Social Affairs
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Former Pakistan envoy urges review of decision on Afghan students
Pakistan's former envoy to Afghanistan urges a review of a decision affecting Afghan students in medical universities and institutes.
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OCHA warns funding shortfall threatens aid for millions in Afghanistan
OCHA says a funding shortfall is threatening humanitarian aid for 21.9 million people in Afghanistan this year.
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UN says 23 million people in Afghanistan face food insecurity
The UN says nearly 23 million people in Afghanistan face severe food insecurity as the country's humanitarian crisis deepens.
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UNICEF says 90% of 10-year-olds in Afghanistan lack basic reading skills
UNICEF says 90% of 10-year-olds in Afghanistan cannot read, as education restrictions deepen concerns over the country's future.
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UN Aid Office Warns of Widespread Barriers to Children’s Education in Afghanistan
OCHA warns that Afghan children still face major barriers to learning and urges sustained investment in education.
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UN Says 23 Million People in Afghanistan Face Severe Food Insecurity
The UN says 23 million people in Afghanistan face severe food insecurity as the country’s humanitarian crisis worsens.
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Afghan Girls Turn to Secret Schools After Being Denied Secondary Education
Girls in Afghanistan are attending secret schools after being denied secondary education under Taliban rule, CBS News reports.
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Taliban Administration Establishes Aerospace Faculty at Kabul Polytechnic University
Taliban officials say a new aerospace faculty has been established at Kabul Polytechnic University with four engineering departments.
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Repair Work Begins on Part of Dai Zangi-Kandahar Highway
Repair work has begun on 3.5 km of the Dai Zangi-Kandahar highway, easing travel between Uruzgan and Kandahar.
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Taliban Says Aid Pact Signed for Families Hit by Disasters in Kunar
Taliban officials say a $265,919 aid agreement will support disaster-hit families in Afghanistan's Kunar province.