Afghanistan, Treasure Trove of Ethnicities: Part 2 Published on Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 Written by Rahim Rostayee The Etymology of “Pashtun” The “Pashtuns” people are known by various names, including Afghan, Patan, Pakhtun, and Pakhto. Indians and Pakistanis refer to…
Afghanistan, Treasure Trove of Ethnicities Published on October 25th, 2024 Written by Rahim Rostayee Introduction Afghanistan is a country home to over 50 ethnic groups and 30 languages and dialects, earning it the title of ‘treasure trove of ethnicities.’ Studying…
Afghan Women Under Fire of Taliban Orders Published on Thursday, June 20th, 2024 Written by Hussain Ali Haidari Afghanistan is a country with a population of more than 32 million people. Women make up about 49% of the population. After…
Published Wednesday June 12th, 2024 Written by Hussain Ali Haidari Recent Floods in Afghanistan: Tens of Thousands of Children are Exposed to Lasting Threats The U.N. International Children’s Fund released a statement that tens of thousands of children remain affected…
Flash Flooding in Afghanistan Kills at Least 240, Says UNICEF Published on Friday, May 31st, 2024 Written by Hussain Ali Haidari Heavy seasonal rains have set off flash floods across Afghanistan, killing more than 240 people and destroying thousands of…
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