Sadaqat Ghorzang

Afghanistan

Eastern Zone Reporter at TOLOnews

Covering Eastern Afghanistan for @TOLOnews

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Nuristan Sees Rise in Domestic Tourism During Eid al-Adha

2 weeks ago | tolonews.com | Sadaqat Ghorzang

With the arrival of Eid al-Adha, the number of domestic tourists in Nuristan province has increased. These days, the city of Parun, the center of Nuristan, and other areas of the province are hosting domestic tourists for recreation. Habib Rahman, a tourist, said: "We arrived here with complete confidence and in a secure environment.
Peach Production Rises in Nangarhar, Over 9,000 Metric Tons Expected

2 weeks ago | tolonews.com | Sadaqat Ghorzang

Local officials in Nangarhar say that peach production has increased this year, estimating that more than 9,000 metric tons will be harvested from orchards across the province. They reported that peach orchards have been established on 2,600 acres of land across 15 districts in Nangarhar. Ajmal Subhani, spokesperson for the Nangarhar Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock, said: "It is estimated that this year the orchards will produce 9,038.75 metric tons.
317 Prisoners Released from Nangarhar Prison Under Islamic Emirate Amnesty

4 weeks ago | tolonews.com | Sadaqat Ghorzang

Based on the amnesty decree issued by the leader of the Islamic Emirate, 317 prisoners, including women and children, were released from Nangarhar prison on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. Sohail Saeed, Head of Prison Affairs in Nangarhar, stated that under this decree, the prison sentences of another 385 inmates have also been reduced.
145 Million Afghani Distributed to Returnees Deported from Pakistan

1 month ago | tolonews.com | Sadaqat Ghorzang

Officials at the temporary Omari Camp in the Torkham township have reported the distribution of 145 million afghani since April this year to nearly 20,000 families who were forcibly deported from Pakistan. Abdul Hadi Akhundzada, head of the financial committee at Omari Camp, said: "We have distributed 145 million afghani.
Pakistan Deports Over 20,000 Afghan Families in 5 Months

1 month ago | tolonews.com | Sadaqat Ghorzang

In the past five months, Pakistan has forcibly deported more than 20,000 Afghan families through the Torkham crossing. Baz Mohammad Abdul Rahman, Director of Refugees and Repatriation in Nangarhar, told TOLOnews that seventy percent of these families have been resettled in Nangarhar province. He stated: “The number of returnees is 97,883 individuals, with 70 percent of them settled in Nangarhar and the remaining 30 percent relocated to other provinces.
Mullah Baradar: Afghanistan to Cut Dependence on Imported Electricity

1 month ago | tolonews.com | Sadaqat Ghorzang

The deputy prime minister for economic affairs stated at the inauguration ceremony of a solar power project in Mehtarlam, the capital of Laghman province, that the implementation of such projects will gradually reduce dependence on imported electricity. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar further emphasized that the caretaker government is committed to providing facilities for domestic industrialists, adding that seven contracts for electricity production have already been signed.
Pakistani Envoy Visits Torkham to Boost Trade and Ease Movement

1 month ago | tolonews.com | Sadaqat Ghorzang

Pakistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq held talks with officials at the Torkham town to promote trade activities and prevent violence along the Durand Line. Torkham Commissioner Abdul Jabbar Hikmat told TOLOnews that the two sides discussed facilitating the movement of commercial goods, emergency patients, and travelers. Speaking about the meeting, Commissioner Hikmat said: “Efforts should now focus on expanding trade.
Pakistan Imposes New Passport and Visa Rules at Torkham Crossing

1 month ago | tolonews.com | Sadaqat Ghorzang

The Pakistani government recently announced that after the end of May this year, Afghan drivers will no longer be allowed to cross the Torkham crossing without a passport and visa. Torkham is one of Afghanistan’s most important commercial crossings, with hundreds of cargo trucks transporting goods daily. Meanwhile, drivers using this route say the Pakistani government’s decision has disrupted their daily operations.
Over 4,000 Job Seekers Register at Torkham’s Omari Camp

1 month ago | tolonews.com | Sadaqat Ghorzang

More than 4,000 eligible individuals have registered for employment at the Omari temporary camp in Torkham. According to officials, over 900 skilled professionals have also been recruited to facilitate job placement. Haroon Hamed, head of the employment committee at the Omari camp, said: "Among those registered, we have both skilled individuals with professional expertise and unskilled workers performing basic tasks.
34 Babies Born in Torkham Camp Since Deportations From Pakistan Began

1 month ago | tolonews.com | Sadaqat Ghorzang

Since the beginning of the second wave of forced deportations of Afghan migrants from Pakistan, 34 children have been born in the Omari Camp in Torkham Township. According to health officials at the camp, essential healthcare services and necessary facilities have been provided to mothers and newborns.