Editorial

Afghani has lost its value by 11pc against American dollars and Pakistani rupee during the past four months. This depreciation has caused prices of commodities surged by 18pc and fuel by 40pc. Over the years, Afghani has seen a steadiest fall, but during the past few months, it faced a …

The citizens of this country, whether man or woman, have equal rights under the law, but in practice the matter is quite different. They have right to education and to work, under the constitution. But is this true in practice? Given the current situation, endemic superstitious beliefs, and misogyny, we …

This is not an allegation. It is their oft-repeated confession. They did confess it on so many times and by so many political leaders. From late President of Pakistan Zia-ul-Haq, to late premier Benazir Bhutto, from late interior minister of Pakistan, Naseerullah Babar, to former president Pervaiz Musharraf, all have …

It is not the lack of resources but the unequal distribution of the wealth behind the vicious circle of poverty. When it comes to poverty, child labor cannot be ignored as the two are inevitably bound together. If you want to end child labor, you will have to fight poverty. …

Is it a day after the fair? For pessimist, it might be yes, but for optimists still there is a hope. Still the government has time to fix many issues. Corruption has reached record high, but yes it can be cured. Joblessness is rampant, but yes it can be overcome. …

Despite having democratic government, the situation has not changed in favor of Afghans in the past 14 years. Consider it failure of the international community, inability of the government or reluctance of public but change is nowhere in sight. Poor is becoming poorer and rich is becoming richer. Areas that …

Those at the power corridor had assured public time to time that they would fight corruption. However, the pledges are no more of value for the nation because there is no considerable change on the ground that they could count or give credit to the government for. The issue is …

Taking advantage of the expanding energy capacity, Turkmenistan has completed the construction of a section of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Tajikistan railway. The interregional railway project is supposed to increase commercial and trade activities between the three neighboring countries. Afghanistan and Tajikistan still to complete the sections of railway in their respective territory. According …

The insurgents are hell-bent on turning Afghanistan once again into a fulcrum of global militancy. Security deterioration has become contagious. One day it is Badakhshan that is plagued by militants. The second day it is Nangarhar that screams because of militants’ atrocities. On third day it is Ghazni and so …

China, undoubtedly, is one of the strategically important neighbors of Afghanistan—a country entangled in choas, and struggling to subdue terrorism. So far, Afghanistan, unforutnately, has not clinched any major breakthroug in the war on terror, and the reason is that terrorism was imposed on this country. Second, the war was …