SocietyOver 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.
ReliableTribal Feuds Resolved in Kunduz and Kapisa Provinces Following Mediation Efforts
Local officials and community mediators have resolved long-standing tribal disputes in Kunduz and Kapisa provinces, adding to approximately five hundred similar reconciliations reported since the Islamic Emirate's return.
ReliableAfghanistan Ranks 175th in 2026 Global Press Freedom Index
Afghanistan ranks 175th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, marking a 53-place drop since 2021 amid widespread media closures, journalist detentions, and severe restrictions on female reporters.
ReliableThree Health Infrastructure Projects Completed at Bamyan Provincial Hospital
Officials in Bamyan province have completed three health infrastructure projects at the provincial hospital at a cost of $138,000. The new facilities include a medicine storage room, a solar water heating system, and a water purification unit aimed at improving patient care.
ReliableMosque and School Complex Completed in Herat’s Injil District
A privately funded mosque and school complex has been completed and handed over to the community in Herat’s Injil district. The nearly one-million-dollar project spans sixteen jeribs and will later be expanded to include health and cultural facilities.
ReliableUNFPA Report Highlights Need for Mental Health Support for Afghan Women and Girls
A UNFPA report indicates that mental health counseling and psychosocial programs are improving the wellbeing of Afghan women and girls amid a prolonged humanitarian crisis. The agency is urging sustained international funding to expand these services and address ongoing access barriers.
ReliableAfghanistan Cricket Board Suspends Three Players for Four Months Over Unapproved League Participation
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has suspended Samiullah Shinwari, Mohammad Shahzad, and Aftab Alam for four months for competing in an unapproved Indian league without official clearance. The board cited regulatory concerns and recent policy changes on foreign tournament participation.
ReliableAfghanistan Signs $416,000 Agreement for Disaster Risk Reduction
Afghanistan’s National Disaster Management Authority and the World Social Services Institute in Asia have signed a $416,000 agreement to fund infrastructure upgrades and training programs aimed at reducing disaster risks. The initiative includes constructing protective barriers in Nangarhar province and establishing volunteer response teams.
ReliableConstruction Begins on New Grand Mosque in Logar Province
Construction has begun on a new grand mosque in Logar’s Baraki Barak district, funded by a businessman and local residents. The 1,100-capacity facility will replace a historic 150-year-old structure that was damaged by time and conflict.
Reliable10-Bed Hemodialysis Ward Opens in Helmand Province
A 10-bed hemodialysis ward funded by the Fatima Charitable Foundation has opened in Lashkar Gah, Helmand, to treat patients with severe kidney diseases. Provincial officials highlighted the facility as part of broader healthcare expansion efforts under the Islamic Emirate.
ReliableHealth Minister Visits Sar-e Pol Provincial Hospital to Assess Services and Address Shortages
The Minister of Public Health visited Sar-e Pol Provincial Hospital to assess medical services, direct staff on professional standards, and address reported shortages of medicines and equipment. Provincial officials pledged coordinated support to improve healthcare delivery in the region.
ReliableKabul Teen Publishes Book on Prophet’s Wives After Reading Hundreds of Religious Texts
Nineteen-year-old Zainab Ayubi of Kabul has published a book on the Prophet Muhammad’s wives after reading hundreds of religious texts and transitioning to online Sharia studies following formal education restrictions for girls.
ReliableOfficials Destroy 30 Tons of Expired and Substandard Goods in Paktia
Provincial officials in Paktia destroyed 30 tons of expired and substandard goods collected from Gardez markets over four months. The operation was welcomed by residents as a measure to protect public health and enforce commercial standards.
ReliableRoads Temporarily Closed in Ghor and Samangan Following Heavy Rains and Flooding
The Ministry of Public Works has temporarily closed several roads in Ghor and Samangan provinces due to flooding from recent heavy rains. Cleanup crews are working to clear debris while provincial teams remain on standby for expected rainfall in other regions.
ReliableUNICEF Warns of 25,000-Female Worker Shortage in Afghanistan by 2030
UNICEF reports that ongoing restrictions on girls' education and women's employment in Afghanistan could result in a shortage of approximately 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030, costing the economy an estimated $84 million annually.
ReliableKabul Residents and Drivers Complain Over Unregulated Parking and Informal Fees
Kabul residents and drivers are protesting informal parking operators charging unauthorized fees, while the municipality stresses that new buildings must comply with parking regulations to address urban congestion.
ReliableReturned Afghan Migrants Report Worsening Conditions After Deportation
Deported Afghan migrants from Pakistan and Iran report worsening living conditions, citing inadequate shelter and extortionate transport fees. The Commission for Addressing Migrants' Problems urges returnees to report their challenges through official channels as authorities coordinate relief efforts.