Bamyan Launches Campaign to Plant 385,120 Saplings
The Shani Sapling campaign was launched in Bamyan province with Governor Qari Gul Haider Shafaq in attendance.
Officials from the Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, along with representatives from various institutions, participated in the launching ceremony at Tapa Chuni recreational park in central Bamyan. An official from the agriculture department stated that the campaign, supported by cooperating institutions, aims to plant 385,120 fruit-bearing and non-fruit-bearing saplings across the province.
Governor Shafaq highlighted the importance of planting saplings and creating green spaces for a healthy environment and improved public health. He expressed gratitude to the agriculture department and other institutions for initiating the campaign and urged proper care and maintenance to ensure the healthy growth of the saplings.
The governor described tree planting as a fundamental factor in fostering environmental health and public well-being.
Know more about this story?
If you have additional information or believe something is inaccurate, let us know. Your tips help us stay accurate.
Sources (1)
More in Society
Afghan Cricket Team Officials Visit Injured Victims in Kabul Hospitals
Afghanistan Observes National Journalists' Day Amid Intensified Media Restrictions Under Taliban
UN Women Says Situation for Afghan Women Has Worsened Amid Escalation of Tensions with Pakistan
IOM Warns of Fraudsters Impersonating Aid Workers in Afghanistan
ReliableAfghan Cricket Team Officials Visit Injured Victims in Kabul Hospitals
Prominent Afghan cricket players including Nasib Khan Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Hashmatullah Shahidi and Qais Ahmad visited injured victims from a recent incident at two Kabul hospitals, expressing sympathy, promising cash aid and condemning the event. The injured welcomed the support but highlighted ongoing economic hardships for their families.
ReliableAfghanistan Observes National Journalists' Day Amid Intensified Media Restrictions Under Taliban
Afghanistan observed National Journalists' Day on 27 Hoot amid reports of rising media restrictions under Taliban rule, including the closure of 15 outlets in 2025 and 205 documented violations. The Afghanistan Journalists Center noted a 13% increase in censorship and threats, with five journalists still imprisoned.
ReliableUN Women Says Situation for Afghan Women Has Worsened Amid Escalation of Tensions with Pakistan
UN Women reported that conflicts with Pakistan have worsened conditions for Afghan women, affecting over 64,000 people in the east, mostly women and girls, amid ongoing restrictions and humanitarian needs. UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned the Taliban's education bans, saying women and girls are being erased from public life.
ReliableIOM Warns of Fraudsters Impersonating Aid Workers in Afghanistan
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Afghanistan warned that fraudsters are impersonating its staff and demanding money for free aid services. IOM urged the public to exercise caution, report suspicious activities and verify through official channels.