5 h. ago UNDP: Afghanistan Faces Development Challenges with 72 Percent of Population Living in Rural Areas

The United Nations reports Afghanistan’s 43.8 million population, mostly rural, faces severe development challenges, limited infrastructure, and growing pressure on essential services nationwide. Afghanistan’s population reached approximately 43.8 million in 2024, with more than 72 percent living in rural areas, highlighting deep structural development challenges and reliance on fragile local resources. In a report released […] The post UNDP: Afghanistan Faces Development Challenges with 72 Percent of Population Living in Rural Areas appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 h. ago UN: 2.17 Million Afghans Forced to Return from Iran and Pakistan, More Than 60% Are Children

The United Nations says 2.17 million Afghans have been forced back from Iran and Pakistan, with children comprising over 60 percent of returnees nationwide crisis. Afghanistan is facing one of the world’s largest displacement and returnee crises, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as millions of Afghans are forced back from neighboring countries […] The post UN: 2.17 Million Afghans Forced to Return from Iran and Pakistan, More Than 60% Are Children appeared first on Khaama Press.

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17 h. ago UN: Over 72 Percent of Afghanistan’s Population Lives in Rural Areas

UN: Over 72 Percent of Afghanistan’s Population Lives in Rural Areas  8am.media

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1 week ago Afghanistan’s Trade Via Alternate Routes Bypasses Pakistan Closures

Afghanistan’s authorities have intensified efforts to diversify trade corridors, gradually reducing dependence on Pakistan following repeated and lengthy border closures that have disrupted bilateral commerce. Major crossings such as Torkham and Chaman – which previously accounted for an estimated 40 percent of Afghanistan’s official trade – experienced extended shutdowns throughout late 2024 and into 2025 […] The post Afghanistan’s Trade Via Alternate Routes Bypasses Pakistan Closures appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Healthcare Costs Soar Nearly 14 Percent in Afghanistan Amid Kabul

Healthcare expenses in Afghanistan have surged nearly 14 percent, as ongoing tensions between Kabul and Islamabad and closed border crossings disrupt trade and supplies. Afghanistan is experiencing rising inflation, with treatment and healthcare costs surging 13.9 percent in November, according to the Taliban’s Statistics and Information Authority on Saturday, December 6. Food prices also increased, […] The post Healthcare Costs Soar Nearly 14 Percent in Afghanistan Amid Kabul-Islamabad Tensions and Border Standoff appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago UN: Women in Afghanistan 20 Percent More Likely Than Men to Face Disability

UN: Women in Afghanistan 20 Percent More Likely Than Men to Face Disability  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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2 w. ago WFP: Food Insecurity Risk 58 Percent Higher in Families of Afghanistan's Citizens with Disabilities

WFP: Food Insecurity Risk 58 Percent Higher in Families of Afghanistan's Citizens with Disabilities  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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3 w. ago UNAMA: Violence Against Women in Afghanistan Has Increased by 40 Percent Over the Past Two Years

UNAMA: Violence Against Women in Afghanistan Has Increased by 40 Percent Over the Past Two Years  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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