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Eid truce may lead to long-term peace: US envoy
KABUL (Pajhwok): US ambassador to Afghanistan John Bass on Wednesday called the Taliban’s three-day Eid ceasefire “a sign of hope” for end to the... read more
11 min 17 sec ago
Ghani ready for negotiations with Taliban anywhere
KABUL (Pajhwok): President Ashraf Ghani has once again reiterated his willingness to talk peace with the Taliban anywhere they wanted and accept... read more
4 hours 43 min ago
Highways linking Kandahar with Kabul, Herat reopen
KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): The highways leading from Kandahar to Kabul and Herat were reopened for traffic after one-day closure by Taliban militants... read more
6 hours 45 min ago
Wolesi Jirga session prorogued as MPs trade barbs
KABUL (Pajhwok): Wednesday’s session of the Wolesi Jirga, or lower house of Parliament, ended with an exchange of harsh words between two lawmakers... read more
5 hours 40 min ago
UN sees unique opportunity for peace in Afghanistan
KABUL (Pajhwok): Recent Eid ceasefires, the first in nearly 20 years, and preparations for parliamentary elections in October represent positive... read more
6 hours 16 min ago
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Features & Investigative Reports

Over 40pc children in Badakhshan malnourished
FAIZABAD (Pajhwok): The World Food Program (WFP) has suspended its malnutrition program in northeastern Badakhshan province, where over 40 percent children under five years of age are said to be...
Nangarhar, Laghman farmers seek market for vegetables
Kandahar International Airport lacks elemental facilities
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Nangarhar produces 1,850 metric tons of peach this season
JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Peach farms on around 500 acres of land in eastern Nangarhar province produced 1,850 metric tons of the fruit this year, an official said on Saturday. According to the...
Badakhshan: Strongmen meddling in electoral affairs
‘Ethnic bias’ alleged in IECC appointments
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Why now the ceasefire?
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani took yet another bold step to announce a temporary truce with the Taliban showing Afghan government commitment and willingness for durable peace and stability in the county. The decision to observe ceasefire during the last days of Ramadan and Eid festival would have... read More
Sensitive Gains in a Fragile State: Economic Growth in Afghanistan
A Treacherous Rundown of the Spymaster onto Afghan Peace and Development scenarios:
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Governance & Politics
Eid truce may lead to long-term peace: US envoy
By Mohammad Halim Karimi On Jun 27, 2018 - 19:58
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Security & Crime
Janikhel district administrative chief killed in Taliban attack
By Rahim Khan Khoshal On Jun 27, 2018 - 19:55
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Business & Economics
Dipping afghani, soaring prices worry Kabulis
By Pajhwok reporter On Jun 26, 2018 - 21:22
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Education
Logar residents devote more land to schools
By Abdul Maqsud Azizi On Jun 20, 2018 - 18:15
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Health
Ailing journalist from Balkh seeks help for treatment
By Pajhwok reporter On Jun 27, 2018 - 13:14
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Agriculture
Nangarhar, Laghman farmers seek market for vegetables
By Yousuf Zarifi On Jun 24, 2018 - 17:53
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Reconstruction
Work on 30-meter wide road begins in Laghman
By Yousuf Zarifi On Jun 23, 2018 - 20:21
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Migration
38 Afghan refugees return from Pakistan and Iran
By Pajhwok Monitor On Jun 23, 2018 - 08:31
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Accidents & Disasters
5 killed in Helmand road mishap
By Zainullah Stanikzai On Jun 26, 2018 - 15:51
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Religion & Culture
Balkh addicts attend anti-narcotics day event
By جاويد احمد On Jun 27, 2018 - 17:45
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Society
Former consulate building a hotspot for drug addicts
By Pajhwok reporter On Jun 26, 2018 - 11:13
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Women
Paktia women also urge Taliban to renew ceasefire
By شکـور کامـران On Jun 25, 2018 - 17:13
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Innovation & Technology
Agreement signed on accelerating postal service
By Azizullah Hamdard On Mar 07, 2018 - 20:31
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Environment
Rising Daikundi pollution blamed on govt’s inaction
By Pajhwok reporter On Jun 26, 2018 - 17:24
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Sports
UAE cricket board agree to host APL: ACB
By Nizamuddin Hameedi On Jun 27, 2018 - 17:15
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Data Journalism Stories

May casualties: nearly 3,000 people killed, wounded in Afghanistan
KABUL (Pajhwok) Nearly 3,000 people have been killed and injured in 205 attacks in Afghanistan in May, showing 42 percent increase in casualties happened in April. Pajhwok Afghan News reports show...
Kabul, Nangarhar, Herat host most IDPs, repatriates: IOM
Afghanistan poverty rate 21pc up in 10 years: Survey
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