SocietyIslamic Emirate Expresses Deep Sorrow Over Traffic Accident in Laghman
The spokesman of the Islamic Emirate expressed sorrow over a traffic accident in Laghman's Qarghayi district where a migrant truck overturned, causing 47 casualties.
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Seventeen Drown in Panjshir Rivers Last Year, Tourists Urged to Exercise Caution
Seventeen people drowned in Panjshir province rivers last year, mostly tourists, prompting police to urge visitors to avoid dangerous swimming areas during Eid al-Adha holidays due to high water and strong currents.
Pajhwok, — Reliable
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World Health Organization Warns of Disease Risks from Floodwaters in Afghanistan
The World Health Organization warned that floodwaters in Afghanistan increase disease risks through contaminated water and food, urging boiling water, discarding affected items, and thorough hygiene. The advisory follows recent floods that caused deaths and left families without basic necessities.
Hasht-e Subh, — Reliable
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Vehicle Carrying Returnees Overturns in Laghman, Killing 18 and Injuring 29
A vehicle carrying Afghan returnees from Pakistan overturned in Laghman's Qarghayi district, killing 18 and injuring 29, though updated figures from a health official later raised the toll to 22 dead and 36 injured.
Hasht-e Subh and 4 others, — Reliable
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Engineer Dies Following Self-Immolation in Kabul Due to Economic Hardship
An engineer named Shams died after setting himself on fire in Kabul due to unemployment and poverty. The incident has sparked public grief and highlighted economic challenges facing educated Afghans.
Afghanistan International, — Reliable
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Floods, Storms and Lightning Cause Casualties in Several Afghan Provinces
Natural disasters affected 236 families in the past 24 hours, destroying homes and infrastructure across Afghanistan, while 250 people have been killed and 344 injured since the sixth of Hamal.
Afghanistan International, — Reliable
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Four Working Days Declared as Public Holiday for Eid al-Adha
The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced a four-day public holiday from Tuesday 5 Jawza to Saturday 9 Jawza for Eid al-Adha, with government offices resuming normal operations on Sunday 10 Jawza.
RTA, — Reliable
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Ministry of Guidance, Hajj and Endowments Completes Transfer of Thirty Thousand Afghan Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Guidance, Hajj and Endowments announced the successful completion of transporting thirty thousand Afghan pilgrims to Saudi Arabia in two phases using a total of ninety seven flights.
Hurriyat, — Reliable
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Construction of Health Center Begins in Ghor's Marghab District
Construction has begun on a basic health center in the Asperf area of Marghab district in Ghor province at a cost of over 1.5 million Afghanis, funded by the Public Health Directorate and the Baran organization. Health director Sheikh Abdul Wahed Hamas attended the inauguration, which local residents welcomed.
Bakhtar News, — Reliable
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Laboratory Equipment and Educational Materials Distributed to 70 Schools in Ghor
The Ghor Education Directorate distributed laboratory equipment and educational materials to 70 schools using 267,200 Afghanis from its budget to improve science teaching and student development.
Bakhtar News, — Reliable
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UN Reports Humanitarian Support for Over 293,000 Afghan Returnees from Iran Last Year
The International Organization for Migration supported over 293,000 Afghan returnees from Iran last year, including more than 45,000 vulnerable individuals. The UN expects around 2.7 million returns from neighboring countries in 2026, with nearly 5.9 million Afghans having returned since September 2023 backed by $529 million in aid.
Hasht-e Subh, — Reliable
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Asphalt Paving Work Starts on Road in Jalalabad City
Asphalt paving has begun on a 3.5 km road section from Dronta to Surkhapul Bridge in Jalalabad at a cost of 75 million Afghanis from the municipality budget. The project targets traffic congestion, with local residents welcoming the work and officials announcing plans for a second bridge.
Bakhtar News, — Reliable
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Afghan Journalists Center Condemns Taliban Closure of Bamyan Radio
The Afghan Journalists Center condemned the closure of Bamyan Radio by Taliban intelligence over an unrenewed license and called for its immediate reopening, noting that the station was the first private radio in the province and only one such outlet now remains active.
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Taliban Authorities Shut Down Baran Health Sciences Institute in Bamyan
Taliban authorities in Bamyan shut down the Baran Health Sciences Institute for the second time and detained staff members, while also closing Radio Bamyan amid ongoing restrictions on girls' education.
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Drinking Water Supply Network Construction Begins in Farah Province
Construction of a drinking water supply network has begun in Abdullah Khel village in Farah Rud district, Farah province. Funded by the Solidarity organization at a cost of 4.221 million Afghanis, the project will serve 182 families and is expected to finish in two months.
Bakhtar News, — Reliable
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BHC Health Center Construction Begins in Nangarhar's Spin Ghar District
The Ministry of Public Health has begun constructing a Basic Health Center in the Spin Ghar district of Nangarhar province to provide maternal, child, and vaccination services.
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Taliban Arrest Two Doctors in Kandahar Over Mahram Restrictions
Two doctors in Kandahar were arrested by the Taliban for treating women without a mahram, as part of a broader enforcement of social restrictions documented by UNAMA.
Afghanistan International, — Reliable
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Agreement Signed to Strengthen Health Services
The Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan signed a $10.3 million agreement to improve healthcare and create 1,538 jobs.
Bakhtar News and 1 other, — Reliable
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Three Mental Health Treatment Centers Opened in Panjshir
Three mental health treatment centers funded by a $200,000 project have opened in the Pariyan district of Panjshir province. The initiative also includes nutritional support for mothers and assistance for small businesses.
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50-Over Cricket Tournament Begins in Paktika
A 50-over cricket tournament featuring 21 teams has launched in Sharna, Paktika, to identify talent for provincial competitions.
Bakhtar News, — Reliable