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Can Stability be Attained in Afghanistan?
August 17, 2017
The weary war against terrorism that was launched after the incident of 9/11, brought with itself different sorts of influences and impacts on the lives of people in Afghanistan...
Uncontrolled Poppy Cultivation
August 16, 2017
Khat, a civil society organization, disclosed on Sunday, August 13, 2017 that poppy has been cultivated on more than 20,000 acres of land in northern Balkh province. The organization...
The Role of the State
August 15, 2017
In the present times, mostly among the developed nations, there is a greater emphasis on the positive role of the state, because it is now clearly realized that the influence of the...
The Curse of Unemployment
August 13, 2017
Afghanistan is facing different sorts of problems simultaneously; among these problems, unemployment is a dominant one, and it is also causing many other problems as well...
Disparities Among Classes Have Widened
August 10, 2017
The so-called development in Afghan society since the downfall of Taliban has not been even. There are different problems that suggest that development has not taken place in the...
The Way to Democracy
August 09, 2017
Democracy is considered to be the best form of government, but it is also the most difficult to attain. History shows that though democratic system of government was formed in many...
True Religion Promulgates Peace
August 08, 2017
Modern human society is a complex outcome of thousand years of evolution. Complex cultures, economic systems, religions, philosophies and sciences have been inter-woven...
US-Russia Tie and its effect on Afghanistan’s Evolution
August 07, 2017
To show backlash against the recent sanction posed by the US, Kremlin issued a decree for the expulsion of about 800 staff members of the US diplomatic centers in Russia. Although, at...
Women in the Process of Change
August 06, 2017
Human societies change and with them so many aspects, processes, institutions and strata change that are in those societies. These changes are inevitable and are bound to occur...
Political Twists and Turns in Afghanistan
August 05, 2017
The escalated insurgency in Afghanistan has triggered a sense of worry at national and international level. With their rights at stake, a large number of Afghan people are deeply...
Political Leaders Must Serve the People
August 03, 2017
Though the evolution of human society has enabled them to achieve some marvellous achievements, they have not been able to achieve one of the most important aspect – they have not been able...
Security, Economic and Political Challenges
August 02, 2017
The security of a nation is a vital element to ensure its viability and survival as well as it is essential for securing an environment which will facilitate the process...
World Day against Trafficking in Persons
August 01, 2017
July 30 was celebrated as World Day against Trafficking in Persons or Human Trafficking in many countries around the world. The day was adopted by United Nations General Assembly in...
IHL Violation – A Matter of Great Concern
July 31, 2017
The International Humanitarian Law (IHL) which supports the rights of non-combatants and the injured during armed conflicts is a controversial issue and hardly observed by warring sides...
The Process of Political Learning
July 27, 2017
Political socialization is both a formal and informal process of social and educative learning, by which political attitudes, skill, priorities and beliefs are intentionally and...
The Shallow Standards of our Social Life
July 26, 2017
A society is recognized by its values and standards. Better societies have better standards in every facet of life; nonetheless, it is arguable what better standards really...
Kabul Bleeds Again
July 25, 2017
A blast near Dahbori, in PD-3, Kabul, took the lives of 36 civilians and injured more than 40 others. The blast took place around 6:45 am, and it reportedly targeted a bus...
ISIL – The Product of Social-Political Structure
July 24, 2017
The establishment of the self-proclaimed Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group was not a sudden and spontaneous issue apart from social, cultural and political backgrounds...
Mining Sector Faces Major Challenges
July 23, 2017
Though a ray of hope for economic stability in Afghanistan, mining sector faces major challenges and issues. These issues, if remain unsolved, can threaten the viability of the whole...
Threatening Social Evils
July 22, 2017
There have been many evils in human societies that have been disrupting the smooth development and improvement. Though there have been efforts to overcome them, they have kept on existing...
Accountability is the Key to Good Governance
July 20, 2017
One of the key requirements of good governance is accountability. Not only governmental institutions but also the private sector and civil society organizations must be accountable to...
Number of Drug Addicts on the Rise
July 19, 2017
It is really tragic to note that neither the production of poppy, nor the curse of drug addiction have been controlled in Afghanistan. Therefore, serious concerns are prevalent...
State Should Guarantee Welfare of the People
July 18, 2017
State, in the modern sense, is a welfare or social agency and it must make efforts so as to ensure the rights of the individuals who live in it. Its primary objectives should not be...
The Role of Youth in Afghanistan
July 17, 2017
For the last few decades Afghanistan has been going through a very difficult time. The country has been largely influenced by insecurity, and the incapacity of the leaders to guide...
Mosul – The Death Knell for ISIL?
July 16, 2017
Pushed out from many of its stronghold from Syria and from Mosul city of Iraq, the self-proclaimed Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is losing territorial bases in the in the...
Unemployment Must be Reduced
July 15, 2017
The menace of unemployment is influencing almost every province of Afghanistan. Though Afghanistan has a very young population, which means that it has great potentials that can support the...
We Must Mend Our Ways
July 13, 2017
Our country is going through most fragile and crucial phase of its history. The incidents that have taken place and the ones that are taking place clearly indicate that we are going through...
Managing Natural Disasters
July 12, 2017
It is not only terrorism that has influenced the people of Afghanistan; there are many other issues as well that have largely disturbed the people, and will keep on doing so unless...
On World Population Day
July 11, 2017
11th July is celebrated as World Population Day around the world to enhance awareness regarding issues that related to population and their relations to the environment and development. It was...
Time to End the Blame Game
July 09, 2017
There is an ancient Chinese story: “A man lost an axe. Suspecting one of his neighbors of stealing it, he began to observe the latter’s behavior. Everything the neighbor did...
Attaining Democracy
July 08, 2017
Democracy is considered to be the best form of government, but it is also the most difficult to attain. History shows that though democratic system of government was formed in many...
Facing the Social Evils
July 06, 2017
Almost all the society in the world are influenced by social problems in one way or the other. However, there are certain societies that have been able to control most of the...
Weaker Justice System Promotes Crimes
July 05, 2017
Currently, Afghanistan is suffering from myriads of problems and among them the rising rate of crimes is a dominant one. The persistent insecurity and instability have provided the...
Education Can Pave the Way for Social Integration
July 04, 2017
There is no ambiguity about the essential role of education for development in a society, especially in a society that has a serious consideration about knowledge and learning. Educational...
A Surge in Terrorist Attacks Breeds Mistrust
July 03, 2017
Terrorist networks have intensified their attacks around the globe inflicting heavy casualties on combatants and non-combatants alike. The recent surge in global terror attacks began...