Stories from South Asia
When Afghanistan fell to the Taliban in August, Mohammad Yasin had to make some difficult decisions very quickly. As the country reeled from the shock of the insurgent takeover, the 21-year-old—whose name has been changed to protect his safety—snuck into […]
Kabul, Afghanistan – When 30-year-old Ali Atayee enrolled for his first computer lessons as an Afghan refugee child growing up in Iran, he knew then this is what he would like to pursue as a career in his adult life. When […]
A collection of exquisitely enlarged reproductions of rare miniature Afghan paintings brings the images back to their now troubled place of origin.
The government move triggered angry responses from Afghans
“Just by being here today, doing what I am doing, I am proving them all wrong.”
Shaista Waiz is the first Afghan woman to attempt the feat
The internet presents a new battlefield for the Afghan government as it prepares legislation to regulate and protect citizens online.
Times are changing, and more women are considering taking up job opportunities not just to help support families, but to actually develop their own careers