PajhwokFatima Shirzad builds jewelry enterprise and trains women after starting with 10,000 afghanis
The Kabul University economics graduate and board member of the Kabul Women’s Chamber of Commerce now produces custom jewelry while running training programs that have graduated ten batches of tailoring students over four years.
International
Canada Advances to World Cup Round of 16 for First Time
A goal by Stephen Eustachio in the 92nd minute secured the one-nil win in Los Angeles, setting up a round-of-16 clash with the winner of Morocco versus the Netherlands.
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International
Ireland defeats India by one run to complete 2-0 T20 series win
Harry Tector scored 53 runs as Ireland posted 154 for eight wickets before India fell short after losing early wickets and with Harshit Rana dismissed needing eight runs from two balls.
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International
England Captain Ben Stokes Announces Retirement from International Cricket
Stokes took a wicket immediately after the announcement and scored 30 runs off 20 balls while opening the batting for England in their chase of 373.
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International
US and Iran Agree to Halt Attacks and Resume Negotiations Over Strait of Hormuz
The agreement is based on a 14-point memorandum signed on June 17, with technical negotiations set to resume Tuesday in Qatar following recent clashes involving attacks on shipping and military bases.
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International
Man and teenage son rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble as death toll rises
The death toll has risen to 1,450 with more than 3,100 injured as French and American teams continue operations nearly four days after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes.
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International
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Urges UN to Fairly Reflect Counter-Narcotics Efforts
Deputy Minister Sheikh Abdul Rahman Munir made the request during talks with UNODC head Polleak Ok Serei and sought practical support for alternative farmer livelihoods.
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Security
Pakistani Airstrikes Kill Civilians in Paktia, Paktika and Kunar Provinces
The United Nations mission said the preliminary toll included 49 wounded, while the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan put deaths at 36 and injuries at 163, with many victims airlifted to Kabul hospitals for treatment.
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Politics
More than 367,000 jeribs of public pastureland identified in Jawzjan
Surveys found 93.74 percent of the land still functions as pasture while roughly 23,000 jeribs have been converted by locals, with remaining inspections planned across other provinces before registration in the national land bank.
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Security
Pakistan and Afghanistan Lodge Mutual Protests Over Airstrikes and Karachi Attack
Afghan officials said the airstrikes in Paktia, Paktika and Kunar killed 36 civilians and wounded 163, while Pakistan reported eliminating 25 to 29 militants from groups blamed for attacks on its territory.
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International
Afghanistan to Host Uzbekistan in T20 Friendly Cricket Match
The match is set for July 10 at 9 a.m. at Rahmatullah Muradi Cricket Stadium in Khost as part of a December 2025 cooperation agreement and will run alongside the Shpageeza Cricket League.
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Economy
Gold Prices Fall in Kabul Markets
Arabian gold dropped to 6,960 afghanis per gram from 7,090 afghanis, while Russian gold fell to 5,550 afghanis from 5,660 afghanis. Other prices for food, fuel, and currency remained stable.
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Society
Three killed, two injured in Laghman vehicle rollover
The rollover took place in Taro village of Alishing district on Saturday morning because of driver negligence, and the victims were taken to Mehtarlam provincial hospital.
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Society
Two Afghan Wushu Athletes Win Bronze Medals at Event in China
Shahzad Safi defeated a Kazakh opponent to claim bronze in the 56kg class, while Mohammad Khaled Hotak received his medal in the 70kg class without a bout; both will compete for silver on Sunday against athletes from Hong Kong and Iran.
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International
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 589 as Search for Survivors Continues
Interim President Delcy Rodríguez stated that 2,980 people were injured, with ongoing rescues in La Guaira state and an emergency center set up in Caracas to distribute aid.
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Society
Two killed, more than 10 injured in Kabul-Ghazni highway crash
The collision took place late Thursday night in the Azizkala area of Sayedabad district, and the injured were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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Society
MSF Reports More Than 30 Percent Rise in Severe Child Malnutrition in Southern Afghanistan
More than 1,500 children were admitted with severe malnutrition to one hospital in Helmand province from January to April, more than double the 2022 figure, while the medical charity also highlighted a growing tuberculosis risk linked to the condition.
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Society
WHO and UNODC Reaffirm Support for Afghanistan Drug Treatment and Control Efforts
The statements outlined backing for 11 treatment centers and mobile teams in 10 provinces plus prevention and livelihood programs for communities shifting from opium cultivation.
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Politics
Former Afghan Leaders Issue Ashura Messages Stressing Unity and Justice
Hamid Karzai portrayed the day as a reminder of Imam Hussein's reformist movement and urged national unity and progress. Opposition fronts criticized restrictions on ceremonies and discrimination against Shiites.
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International
Japan Orders Evacuation of One Million People as Heavy Rain and Storms Disrupt Transport
More than two hundred flights have been cancelled and dozens of train services suspended in Japan, while Taiwan saw school and office closures affecting six million people along with flooding on the north-south railway and nearly two hundred evacuations in Hualien, with no casualties reported.
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International
Türkiye Defeats United States 3-2 in Group Stage Match
The United States fielded a rotated lineup after already securing first place in Group D, while Türkiye played without the chance of advancing. Kaan Ayhan's late goal sealed the 3-2 result at Los Angeles Stadium.
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International
Two Strong Earthquakes Strike Venezuela Near Caracas
Rescue operations continue as Interim President Delcy Rodríguez declares a state of emergency, with the US Geological Survey estimating possible casualties between 10,000 and 100,000 and the United States offering aid.
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Economy
Herat Orchard Owners Report Higher Fruit Yields Despite Persistent Challenges
Orchard owners expect production to nearly double compared to last year, with one farmer in Karukh district anticipating a harvest of over five tonnes. Officials are working to increase exports from the province's more than 28,000 hectares of orchards.
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International
Morocco, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland and Bosnia secure wins in 2026 FIFA World Cup matches
Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 with goals from four different players while five other teams also recorded victories on Wednesday night.
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International
344 Afghans Freed from Pakistani Jails, 164 Inmates Transferred from Iran
Those released from Pakistan entered through the Torkham and Spin Boldak crossings while the group from Iran arrived via Pul-i-Abrisham in Nimroz province, and all received humanitarian assistance upon return.
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Society
Special Exams for 14th-Grade Students and Health Sciences Exit Tests Set for Eight Provinces Friday
Biometric registration for participants opened Thursday at six in the morning and runs until four in the afternoon. Spokesperson Nasir Khan Sherzai confirmed the tests target 14th-grade students in warm provinces and health sciences institutes.
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International
Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai top ICC rankings in ODI, T20I
Rashid Khan recorded 682 rating points to lead ODI bowling and 753 points to lead T20I bowling. Azmatullah Omarzai is the top ODI all-rounder, Mohammad Nabi is fourth in that category, and Ibrahim Zadran is fifth in ODI batting.
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Culture
Deputy Minister Azizi Meets UNICEF Officials to Discuss Youth Cultural Programs
The talks addressed promoting reading habits, improving library resources and developing materials for children, with both sides pledging to strengthen ongoing joint programs in these fields.
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Society
Afghanistan Ranked Last in 2026 Children's Rights Index
The index, produced by the KidsRights Foundation with Erasmus University Rotterdam, gave Afghanistan a score of 0.214 and cited challenges across health, education and protection. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan dismissed the assessment as baseless while pointing to its measures on child welfare.
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International
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups as Portugal defeats Uzbekistan 5-0
Played before 68,777 fans in Houston, the result moves Portugal close to the knockout rounds after Ronaldo had drawn criticism for missed chances against DR Congo.
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