Social Affairs
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February 18, 2026Two-Million-Euro Project Launched to Aid Earthquake Victims in Eastern Afghanistan
UNICEF and FAO, funded by France, launch a €2M project to aid families affected by the August earthquake in eastern…
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February 18, 2026World Food Programme Pledges Continued Support for Needy Afghan Families During Ramadan
WFP continues aid to needy Afghan families during Ramadan, amid economic crisis and reduced international support under Taliban rule.
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February 18, 2026Kabul Residents Demand Removal of Concrete Barriers Around Russian Embassy
Residents near Kabul's Russian Embassy call for removal of concrete barriers disrupting daily movement and access to homes and roads.
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February 18, 2026Construction of Three Water Supply Networks Begins in Ghazni and Jowzjan Provinces
Construction of three water supply networks in Ghazni and Jowzjan provinces will provide safe drinking water to over 1,300 families…
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February 17, 2026Extensive Gold Mining Alters Course of Panj River, Raising Environmental Concerns in Afghanistan
Extensive gold mining has altered the Panj River's course, threatening Afghanistan's environment and water resources, experts warn.
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February 17, 2026Nearly 500 Health Specialists Graduate as Taliban Officials Urge Separation of Medicine from Commerce
Nearly 500 health specialists graduate under Taliban's Ministry of Public Health, stressing ethical medical practice and separating medicine from commerce.
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February 17, 2026Joint Campaign Launched to Strengthen Urban Order in Khost
Taliban officials in Khost launch a joint campaign to improve urban order and public awareness amid ongoing city challenges.
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February 17, 2026Work Tools Distributed to 450 Vocational Training Graduates in Laghman and Kunduz
Work tools and cash aid distributed to 450 vocational training graduates in Laghman and Kunduz to empower low-income families economically.
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February 17, 2026UN: Afghan Cities Unprepared for Rapid Urban Growth
UN-Habitat warns Afghan cities lack preparedness for rapid urban growth, risking worsening housing and infrastructure challenges by 2060.
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February 17, 2026FAO Forecasts Near-Normal Rainfall and Rising Temperatures in Afghanistan
FAO forecasts near-normal rainfall in western and southern Afghanistan, with rising temperatures across the country from February 16 to 22.