The Bayat Foundation has continued its annual Ramadan assistance campaign by distributing food packages to dozens of vulnerable families in western Farah province, as part of its broader humanitarian outreach across Afghanistan.

The initiative aims to support families facing acute poverty and economic hardship during the holy month of Ramadan — a time traditionally marked by charity, compassion, and community solidarity.

Each aid package includes essential food staples such as flour, rice, and cooking oil, providing critical support to households struggling to meet their daily needs.

Friadoon Abdullah, the Bayat Foundation’s representative in Farah, said the assistance followed a detailed assessment process.

“Bayat Foundation’s survey team had previously identified needy families across various districts and villages of Farah province,” Abdullah said. “Today, these food packages, which include flour, rice, and oil, are being distributed to those most in need.”

Established in 2006 by Afghan-American entrepreneur Dr Ehsanullah Bayat, the Bayat Foundation is one of Afghanistan’s largest private charitable organizations.

Over the past two decades, it has delivered emergency relief, healthcare services, educational support, and seasonal assistance programs throughout the country.

Its annual Ramadan campaign is among its most significant initiatives, reaching thousands of families each year.

Beneficiaries in Farah expressed appreciation for the timely support.

“Thanks to the Bayat Foundation for providing this aid to needy people in Farah province during the blessed month of Ramadan,” one recipient said.

Another added, “We are grateful to the Bayat Charity Foundation for assisting us during Ramadan.”

Foundation officials say the Ramadan aid campaign will continue through the end of the holy month, with distributions planned in Kabul and several other provinces as part of its nationwide relief effort.

Sources report that following an earthquake in Fayzabad, the capital of Badakhshan province, two workers who were collecting sand in the Jowzgun Valley, first district of the province, were injured due to a landslide.

According to sources, the two workers were transferred to the provincial hospital after the incident and are receiving medical care.

The earthquake, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon was also felt in Kabul and Nangarhar provinces.

However, the U.S. Geological Survey has not yet released information regarding the magnitude, depth, or epicenter of this earthquake.

Last Friday, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake also shook northeastern Afghanistan.

The Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister’s Office of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), Mullah Abdul Wasi, met on Wednesday with Manjit Singh Lamba, Head of the Council of Hindus and Sikhs of Afghanistan, along with several members of the council.

According to a statement from Arg, in the meeting which was also attended by Mahmood Zakiri, Head of Political and Public Affairs, Singh Lamba expressed satisfaction and thanked the officials of the Islamic Emirate for listening to their problems and demands and for assuring them that these would be addressed.

He said the Hindus and Sikhs of Afghanistan are committed to their country. He also presented their demands and proposals regarding seized lands and properties, electricity, a license for traditional medicine, and the Dharamsal in Shor Bazaar, Kabul, which has fallen under the road construction plan.

During the meeting, Abdul Wasi assured them that he would share their problems and demands with the relevant authorities in order to resolve them, and that he would also convey their proposal regarding the traditional medicine license to the Ministry of Public Health.