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Afghan Children Suffer Great Challenges
July 04, 2016
The vulnerability of children to social ills, violence and terror is an undeniable fact. Their rights are widely trampled upon and their blood is spilt in terrorist attacks and suicide...
The Importance of Foreign Policy
July 03, 2016
In modern times no state can avoid involvement in the international sphere. This involvement must be systematic and based on some well-defined principles. The principle...
The Evil of Insecurity Persists
july 02, 2016
As Eid is approaching, the people in Afghanistan are hoping for some peace and tranquility; however, the security situation in the country is getting serious. Only a couple of days...
Climate Change and Food Shortage
June 30, 2016
The climate change is not only disturbing the environment but also creating some serious problems, among which food security is an important one. The United Nations has highlighted...
Schools must have Co-curricular Activities
June 29, 2016
The aim of education is not only to impart some factual knowledge to the students but to ensure their overall and balanced development. Children do not need only mental...
Business Institutions Must be Strengthened
June 28, 2016
One of the ways Afghanistan would be able to face the serious challenges in different sectors is to strengthen its economy. A reliable economic system would help in political...
Under the Shadow of Democracy
June 27, 2016
Democratic system is a globally accepted government under which one will be able to exercise his/her rights and freedoms, known in constitution, without barriers. People’s suffrage...
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
June 26, 2016
June 26 is observed as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) set this day through the resolution 42/112 in...
SCO – A Hope for Afghanistan
June 25, 2016
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Tashkent gives Afghanistan some confidence in its fight against terrorism, as the regional countries consider the security situation...
SCO Summit in Tashkent
June 23, 2016
A meeting of the Heads of States Council of the Shangai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is going to be held on June 23 – 24, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This summit is going ...
Roads are Necessary for Development
June 22, 2016
One of the major problems in Afghanistan is that its basic infra-structure has not been developed and that is the reason why the country is not able to perform well in different...
The Plight of Afghan Journalists
June 21, 2016
The situation for Afghan journalists does not seem to be getting any better. The rising insecurity and the lack of attention to the plight of the journalists has led to some very...
World Refugee Day
June 20, 2016
June 20th is celebrated as the World Refugee Day around the world. The Day was adopted in December 2000, when United Nations (UN) General Assembly passed resolution 55/76, wherein...
Religion Stands for Fraternity
June 19, 2016
There are different wars and tussles in different parts of the world. Unfortunately, these wars and clashes take the lives of many people each day. These wars, on most of the...
Redistributing Resources
June 18, 2016
Human beings depend highly on the environment where they live. Both the physical and socio-economic circumstances provide them the opportunity to fulfill their different sorts of...
Poverty; a Lingering Disease
June 16, 2016
One will be taken aback by seeing the nomadic and homeless, sleeping at nights in open space of Pole Sokhta in Kabul City. They live in social isolation, without homes or shelter...
Mining Sector Requires Attention
June 15, 2016
Recently, it was disclosed publically that Taliban militants in Afghanistan benefit much through illegal mining. Mining sector that can be a hope for Afghanistan and its people...
Parliament Should Resolve Reform Deadlock
June 14, 2016
The national unity government and the parliament of Afghanistan is once again facing a major test of commitment as the parliament has reopened discussions over the presidential decree...
The Tenets of our Society
June 13, 2016
A society is best identified by the tenets it upholds. Civilized societies are more inclined towards higher tenets in different walks of life; nevertheless, it is arguable...
International Day against Child Labor
June 12, 2016
June 12 is observed as the International Day against Child Labor in different countries around the world. The day was basically launched by International Labor Organization...
Political Socialization
June 11, 2016
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 Rise of Taliban Attacks on the Afghan Judiciary
June 09, 2016
The Taliban have been heightening its attacks on the Afghan judiciary and government employees as well as members of the security forces. The spike of attacks by the militant...
World Environment Day
June 08, 2016
On 5th of June, every year, World Environment Day is celebrated throughout the world. This year, as well, it was celebrated in different parts of world under the theme, Zero Tolerance...
The Social Aspects of Ramadan
June 07, 2016
The month of Ramadan is going to start and the Muslims around the world will be observing fast. Practice of fasting in month of Ramadan is basically abstaining from any sort of food...
Parliamentary Elections in Limbo
June 05, 2016
On June 22, the Afghan parliament will complete one year extension; however, it is sure that there would not be any parliamentary election before that time. The Wolesi...
Managing the Issues of Aging
June 04, 2016
Aging is an inevitable natural and biological phenomenon. There are many perceptions of the old generation varying from one culture to another. Some people have the positive...
Kidnapping of Innocent Civilians Continues
June 02, 2016
Afghan civilians have been suffering from the negative impacts of growing terrorism in the country to a large extent. They are victimized during the clashes and become the target...
Increasing Number of Afghan IDPs
June 01, 2016
Each year, instability and insecurity compel many people throughout Afghanistan to leave their homes and search for refuge somewhere where their survival can be guaranteed...
Developing Infrastructure and Economy
May 31, 2016
Afghanistan has come a long way over last fifteen year. Much has been accomplished in the areas of reconstruction, state-building, poverty alleviation and relief and assistance...
Reviving the Anti-Corruption Campaign
May 30, 2016
Government officials say police special unit responsible for fighting serious crimes and corruption have arrested two senior officials of the Kabul municipality on charges of...
Fighting Drug Addiction
May 29, 2016
Drug addiction is one of the most alarming issues in the country and it is influencing Afghan youth to a large extent. In fact, it is giving rise to many other social evils as...
Forming True Democracy
May 28, 2016
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...
Community Development and Afghanistan
May 26, 2016
In recent years there has been a fresh concern with life at the community level. This concern has arisen as a result of expression of social forces in the lives of groups and people...
Chabahar Agreement and Afghan-Indian Relations
May 25, 2016
President Ashraf Ghani, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani signed a three-way transit agreement on Iran’s southern port of...
Crimes are the Product of Disorder in Society
May 24, 2016
Crime and delinquency are the forms of non-conformity of human behavior. Criminals are the product of society and are caused by the disorganization of the social structure...