Afghanistan
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Afghanistan Grades Private Hospitals Based on Quality of Care
DID Press: Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, has announced that private hospitals in Afghanistan have been classified into three categories based on the quality of their healthcare services. Speaking at a ceremony announcing the results…
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Toxic Legacy of US War in Afghanistan: Concerns Over Water, Soil and Air Pollution Persist
DID Press: An investigative report by New Lines Magazine has highlighted the environmental consequences of the two-decade US military presence in Afghanistan, raising concerns about potential contamination of water, soil and air around former military bases in Bagram, Kandahar and…
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Herat Governor Seeks Turkish and Turkmen Investment in Healthcare and Infrastructure
DID Press: Noor Ahmad Islamjar, governor of Herat province, has called for expanded trade relations and stronger cooperation with Turkey and Turkmenistan in healthcare, infrastructure and energy. Islamjar made the remarks during a meeting with the Turkish and Turkmen consuls…
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Afghanistan Plans to Establish Large, Modern Oil Refineries
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-run Ministry of Mines and Petroleum says it is planning to establish large, modern and well-equipped oil refineries to process domestic crude oil using advanced technology and produce higher-quality petroleum products. The ministry said the proposed facilities…
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EU Condemns Restrictions on Afghan Girls’ Education and Warns of Cultural Heritage Trafficking
DID Press: European Union has condemned human rights violations in Afghanistan, called for the immediate lifting of restrictions on women and girls, and reaffirmed its support for education, independent media and the country’s cultural heritage. In a statement delivered at…
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More Than 68,000 People Receive Health Services in Eastern Afghanistan
DID Press: More than 68,000 people in Afghanistan’s eastern provinces of Nangarhar and Laghman have gained access to primary healthcare services through a programme supported by the Italian government, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. According to the WHO, women,…
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Afghan Red Crescent Says It Has Treated 32,000 Heart-Defect Patients in Herat
DID Press: Afghan Red Crescent Society in Herat says it has treated more than 32,000 patients with congenital heart defects and provided cash assistance and shelter to more than 400 families affected by floods and other natural disasters. The organization…
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Russia Calls for Resolution of Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions
DID Press: Russia’s ambassador to Islamabad has called for a resolution to tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, warning that the continued closure of trade routes between the two countries is damaging regional commerce and affecting Pakistan’s trade with Russia and…
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Poland Condemns Hegseth’s Remarks on Allied Sacrifices in Afghanistan
DID Press: Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has criticised US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over his remarks about the role of allied forces in Afghanistan, calling for respect for the sacrifices made by troops from partner countries. Speaking on Saturday…
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Afghanistan’s Wheat Production Rises 13% to 5.15 Million Tonnes
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Agriculture has reported a 13% increase in wheat production this year, bringing the country’s total harvest to 5.15 million tonnes. Despite the increase, drought, water shortages and limited access to improved seeds remain major obstacles…
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