
Islamic Emirate Launches Wheat and Cash Distribution for Returning Migrants in Parwan
Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, minister of agriculture, irrigation and livestock, launched the distribution of wheat and cash to returning migrants during a visit to Parwan province.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock stated that, in line with guidance from Amir al-Mu'minin, the program will provide 1,200 returning families with five sacks of wheat and 5,000 Afghanis in cash.
Omari emphasized the importance of supporting returnees, noting that basic food supplies and cash aid are crucial for family economic stability and preventing nutritional issues. He said the ministry, in coordination with other institutions, aims to make such programs sustainable.
Parwan's governor also stressed continued assistance to migrants, adding that provincial emirate departments, working with the ministry, will expand efforts to aid needy and returning families.
Returning families expressed satisfaction with the aid, stating it addresses key initial needs upon their return to the country.
The initiative forms part of broader Islamic Emirate measures to address returning migrants' situations and ensure food security across provinces.
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

Over 127,000 Afghans Return from Iran and Pakistan in Late April, IOM Reports

Charity Opens Free School for Hundreds of Students in Herat

Traffic Directorate Orders Right-Hand Drive Vehicle Owners to Finalize Registration Documents

Deputy Minister Calls on Media to Counter Vaccine Misinformation
ReliableOver 127,000 Afghans Return from Iran and Pakistan in Late April, IOM Reports
Over 127,000 Afghans returned from Iran and Pakistan in late April, doubling last year's figures and bringing the 2025 total to 3.3 million, according to migration data. The influx has raised livelihood concerns and contributed to a 5.6 percent drop in per capita income, per the World Bank.
ReliableCharity Opens Free School for Hundreds of Students in Herat
A charity foundation has opened a new standard school in Herat’s Injil district, offering free education and supplies to hundreds of students. The nearly one-million-dollar project also includes a mosque, with future plans to build a tuition-free university in the area.
ReliableTraffic Directorate Orders Right-Hand Drive Vehicle Owners to Finalize Registration Documents
The Ministry of Interior Affairs' traffic directorate has ordered owners of right-hand drive vehicles to finalize their registration and renew expired documents. Vehicles found operating without valid paperwork will be impounded until compliance is achieved.
ReliableDeputy Minister Calls on Media to Counter Vaccine Misinformation
Deputy Minister of Information and Culture for Broadcasting Mawlawi Mohajer Farahi urged media outlets to combat vaccine misinformation and prioritize accurate public health education during a recent awareness conference.