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Farah women get second dedicated radio station in one month

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A second all-women radio station in Farah province has been launched in just one month – in a bid to promote women’s rights.

Naw-e-Zan radio station – meaning Women’s Tune – was launched to coincide with International Women’s Day on Monday and is being funded by the women themselves.

In an extremely traditional society, Farah women have taken steps to raise their voices in the fight for their rights.

“The radio station was created for the voices of women and children in Farah. We fight for our human and Islamic rights and make our voices heard,” said Humaira Mohammadi, head of the radio station.

About a month ago, the first FM radio station dedicated to women called “Voice of a Woman” started broadcasting in the province. All staff at both radio stations are women.

The stations target women and girls in Farah province advocating for their rights, and discuss gender-based issues, health, education, and domestic violence.

The radio stations also provide platforms for women to voice their opinions and share their stories
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Naw-e-Zan radio station broadcasts programs in Farsi/Dari and Pashto languages on various topics from 6 am to 11 pm daily on FM 99.6MHz.

Some women and youth rights activists say such strong steps are needed to preserve women’s achievements and raise awareness of men’s and women’s rights.

“We hope to do more in Farah to reflect the voices of women, children and all other sectors of society,” said Abdul Rahman Zhowndai, civil society activist in Farah.

“We are moving towards progress and I consider the inauguration of this radio station a valuable step,” said Kubra Azami, Farah’s head of women’s affairs.

The female staff at Naw-e-Zan are optimistic about the steps taken. There are currently ten people working at this new radio station.

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IEA rejects Pakistan’s concerns, says Afghan soil will not be used against any country

His remarks came after Sharif said Pakistan wants peace and stability in Afghanistan but considers the use of Afghan soil for terrorist activities “unacceptable.”

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The Islamic Emirate has rejected concerns raised by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over the alleged use of Afghan territory for militant activities, reiterating that Afghanistan’s soil will not be used against any country.

Islamic Emirate spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Islamabad should raise its concerns directly with Kabul rather than making accusations, so that necessary measures can be taken.

Mujahid also said Afghanistan cannot prevent insecurity and internal challenges inside Pakistan, urging Islamabad to address its own domestic problems.

Calling Pakistan a “brotherly country,” Mujahid said instability in Pakistan is not in Afghanistan’s interest. He also called for greater trust among regional countries, particularly neighboring states.

His remarks came after Sharif said Pakistan wants peace and stability in Afghanistan but considers the use of Afghan soil for terrorist activities “unacceptable.”

Sharif urged the Afghan leadership to take immediate steps to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a safe haven for militants.

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FM Muttaqi says Islamic Emirate sees no need for talks with opponents

He claimed that Afghans are satisfied with the current government and that the Islamic Emirate enjoys broad support across the country.

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Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi says the Islamic Emirate no longer sees a need for dialogue or negotiations with its opponents, arguing that the country’s conflict and political crisis have ended.

In an interview with the BBC, Muttaqi discussed Afghanistan’s domestic situation, foreign relations and girls’ education.

He claimed that Afghans are satisfied with the current government and that the Islamic Emirate enjoys broad support across the country. Muttaqi also said Afghanistan maintains positive relations with many countries, with more than 40 embassies and consulates currently operating in the country.

On the structure of government, Muttaqi described the Islamic Emirate as inclusive, saying women continue to work in some government institutions.

Addressing girls’ education, he said education for girls above the sixth grade remains suspended “until further notice,” while girls continue to receive education in religious schools.

Muttaqi also criticized Iran for inviting Afghan opposition figures to attend the funeral ceremony of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He said Tehran “did not do the right thing” and that the Islamic Emirate had formally conveyed its objection to the Iranian authorities.

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Pakistan wants peace and stability in Afghanistan: Shehbaz Sharif

Islamic Emirate spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has again rejected claims that foreign militants are present and operating in Afghanistan.

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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Islamabad wants peace and stability in Afghanistan but will not tolerate the use of Afghan territory for terrorist activities.

Speaking at an event, Sharif called on Afghanistan’s leadership to take immediate steps to prevent the country from becoming a safe haven for militant groups.

His remarks come amid continued tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, particularly over security concerns and allegations involving militant groups operating from Afghan territory.

Meanwhile, Islamic Emirate spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has again rejected claims that foreign militants are present and operating in Afghanistan.

In a message to Ariana News, Mujahid said Afghanistan is not hosting any foreign militant groups. Regarding Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), he said the group operates in Pakistan, while claiming that al-Qaeda is not present in the region and “does not exist at all” in Afghanistan.

The remarks came after the UN Security Council’s Sanctions Monitoring Team raised concerns in a recent report about security threats linked to the activities of militant groups in Afghanistan and the wider region.

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