Afghan Police Academy Graduates New Class - Kaboul

Afghan Police Academy Graduates New Class - Kaboul

Acting Minister of Interior Affairs Sirajuddin Haqqani reviews new police recruits during a graduation ceremony at the Police Academy in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 24, 2025. The Ministry of Interior Affairs marked the graduation of the 16th course of the Police Academy in Kabul. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Afghan Police Academy Graduates New Class - Kaboul

Afghan Police Academy Graduates New Class - Kaboul

Acting Minister of Interior Affairs Sirajuddin Haqqani delivers a speech while standing behind the podium on a stage during a graduation ceremony at the Police Academy in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 24, 2025. The Ministry of Interior Affairs marked the graduation of the 16th course of the Police Academy in Kabul. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Afghan Police Academy Graduates New Class - Kaboul

Afghan Police Academy Graduates New Class - Kaboul

Acting Minister of Interior Affairs Sirajuddin Haqqani walks with officials during a graduation ceremony at the Police Academy in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 24, 2025. The Ministry of Interior Affairs marked the graduation of the 16th course of the Police Academy in Kabul. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Afghan Police Academy Graduates New Class - Kaboul

Afghan Police Academy Graduates New Class - Kaboul

Newly graduated police officers holding flags and rifles stand in formation during a graduation ceremony at the Police Academy in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 24, 2025. The Ministry of Interior Affairs marked the graduation of the 16th course of the Police Academy in Kabul. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Afghan Police Academy Graduates New Class - Kaboul

Afghan Police Academy Graduates New Class - Kaboul

A high-ranking police official shakes hands with an officer during a graduation ceremony at the Police Academy in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 24, 2025. The Ministry of Interior Affairs marked the graduation of the 16th course of the Police Academy in Kabul. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Afghan Police Academy Graduates New Class - Kaboul

Afghan Police Academy Graduates New Class - Kaboul

Acting Minister of Interior Affairs Sirajuddin Haqqani reviews new police recruits during a graduation ceremony at the Police Academy in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 24, 2025. The Ministry of Interior Affairs marked the graduation of the 16th course of the Police Academy in Kabul. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Afghan Police Academy Graduates New Class - Kaboul

Afghan Police Academy Graduates New Class - Kaboul

Newly graduated police officers carry flags during a graduation ceremony at the Police Academy in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 24, 2025. The Ministry of Interior Affairs marked the graduation of the 16th course of the Police Academy in Kabul. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Afghan Police Academy Graduates New Class - Kaboul

Afghan Police Academy Graduates New Class - Kaboul

Newly graduated police officers stand in formation during a graduation ceremony at the Police Academy in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 24, 2025. The Ministry of Interior Affairs marked the graduation of the 16th course of the Police Academy in Kabul. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

An injured boy sits quietly after a powerful earthquake in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025. His wounds reflect the human cost of the disaster that has left hundreds dead and thousands injured, as emergency teams work to provide aid amid the widespread destruction. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Many people search through the rubble in their area, desperately looking for missing relatives after a powerful earthquake struck Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025. The disaster left around 800 dead and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government, as families scramble amid the devastation, hoping for news of their loved ones. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Many people search through the rubble in their area, desperately looking for missing relatives after a powerful earthquake struck Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025. The disaster left around 800 dead and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government, as families scramble amid the devastation, hoping for news of their loved ones. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A man looks on with concern at his two injured boys in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, after a powerful earthquake devastated the region. The scene reflects the deep personal toll of the disaster as families cope with loss and injury amid ongoing rescue efforts. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A damaged house stands amid rubble in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck the region. The destruction has left many families homeless and intensified the urgent need for rescue and relief efforts in this remote area. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A man stands in front of his damaged house in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck the region. The destruction around him highlights the widespread impact of the disaster on local communities struggling to recover amid limited resources and ongoing rescue efforts. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A damaged house stands amid rubble in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck the region. The destruction has left many families homeless and intensified the urgent need for rescue and relief efforts in this remote area. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A damaged house stands amid rubble in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck the region. The destruction has left many families homeless and intensified the urgent need for rescue and relief efforts in this remote area. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A father brings his injured child to receive first aid in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck the region. With around 800 people killed and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government, families rush to emergency responders for help amid the widespread destruction and ongoing rescue efforts. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A damaged house stands amid rubble in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck the region. The destruction has left many families homeless and intensified the urgent need for rescue and relief efforts in this remote area. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Many people search through the rubble in their area, desperately looking for missing relatives after a powerful earthquake struck Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025. The disaster left around 800 dead and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government, as families scramble amid the devastation, hoping for news of their loved ones. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Soldiers help an injured man in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck the region. The disaster left around 800 people dead and more than 2,500 injured, according to figures from the Taliban government. As rescue efforts continue, military personnel and locals work side by side to aid survivors amid widespread destruction and overwhelmed medical services in the remote mountainous area. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Injured people receive assistance from military personnel in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, after a powerful earthquake devastated the region. With around 800 people killed and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government, soldiers are helping evacuate the wounded, provide first aid, and transport survivors to medical facilities. Their efforts are critical in remote areas where infrastructure is damaged and access to emergency services is limited. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Many people search through the rubble in their area, desperately looking for missing relatives after a powerful earthquake struck Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025. The disaster left around 800 dead and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government, as families scramble amid the devastation, hoping for news of their loved ones. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A man takes a picture of his damaged village with his mobile phone in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, following a devastating earthquake. Amid the widespread destruction and loss, residents document the impact as rescue and relief efforts continue in the region. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Many people search through the rubble in their area, desperately looking for missing relatives after a powerful earthquake struck Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025. The disaster left around 800 dead and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government, as families scramble amid the devastation, hoping for news of their loved ones. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A little girl injured after a powerful earthquake struck Kunar province in eastern Afghanistan on September 1, 2025. Desperate Afghans clawed through rubble in search of missing loved ones as the death toll rose to around 800, with more than 2,500 injured, according to figures released by the Taliban government. The quake devastated remote communities, leaving families homeless and deepening the humanitarian crisis in an already vulnerable region. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A father holds his injured child inside an ambulance in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, following a devastating earthquake. As rescue teams work to save lives, the scene captures the urgent and emotional struggle of families seeking medical care amid widespread destruction and a growing humanitarian crisis. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A helicopter arrives in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, to assist in rescue and relief efforts after a powerful earthquake devastated the region. The disaster left around 800 people dead and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government. With roads blocked and remote villages cut off, air support has become crucial in delivering aid, evacuating the injured, and reaching communities in urgent need of assistance. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

An injured boy receives help in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, after a devastating earthquake struck the region. With around 800 people killed and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government, survivors like him are being treated by emergency responders and local volunteers amid the rubble. Limited medical resources and widespread destruction have made relief efforts urgent and challenging across the affected areas. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

An injured boy is carried by military personnel to a helicopter for evacuation to a hospital in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025. The airlift is part of ongoing rescue efforts following a powerful earthquake that killed around 800 people and injured more than 2,500, according to the Taliban government. With many remote areas inaccessible by road, military helicopters are playing a vital role in reaching survivors and transporting the wounded to medical facilities. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A little girl sits injured in an ambulance as soldiers assist another wounded man into the vehicle in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025. The scene unfolds after a powerful earthquake struck the region, killing around 800 people and injuring more than 2,500, according to the Taliban government. As rescue efforts continue, survivors face the aftermath of collapsed homes and limited medical resources in one of Afghanistan’s most remote and vulnerable areas. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

An injured man is taken to a hospital in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, following a powerful earthquake that killed around 800 people and left more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government. As emergency responders and locals rush to treat the wounded, hospitals struggle to cope with the influx of patients amid limited resources and extensive damage across the region. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Poverty weakens Afghans' ability to pull through chilly winter

STORY: Poverty weakens Afghans' ability to pull through chilly winter DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:17 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: ECONOMY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of locals burning garbage to keep warm in Kabul, Afghanistan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): WAHIDULLAH, Kabul resident 3. various of a wood shop in Kabul, Afghanistan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Pashto): RAHIM ASHNA, Wood seller 5. various of a wood shop in Kabul, Afghanistan 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): MOHAMMAD NASIR, Kabul resident 7. various of locals burning garbage to keep warm in Kabul, Afghanistan STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): WAHIDULLAH, Kabul resident "The prices are skyrocketing, the rate of poverty is high and I am the only bread earner of my family, having a taxi and roaming on streets from dawn to dusk to support my family. The price of a ton of coal was 6,000 afghani (1 U.S. dollar equals 88 afghani) to 6,500 afghani last year, but this year it costs 16,000 afghani, which is beyond the reach of ordinary person." Having a 22-member family and l

Russia-Ukraine conflict weighs heavily on Afghan food market

STORY: Russia-Ukraine conflict weighs heavily on Afghan food market DATELINE: June 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Afghan markets 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): MOHAMMAD ZUBAIR, Afghan shopkeeper 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): TAJ MOHAMMAD TALASH, Professor from Ashna Private University in Kabul STORYLINE: As the Russia-Ukraine crisis has sent global energy and food prices soaring, people in war-torn Afghanistan are feeling the pain. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): MOHAMMAD ZUBAIR, Afghan shopkeeper "The price of cooking oil has risen from five U.S. dollars per can to six dollars over the past two months. The situation in Ukraine has affected my business of cooking oil." In accordance with a joint news release by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP), the Russia-Ukraine crisis "continues to put pressure on Afghanistan's wheat supply, food commodities, agricultural inputs and fuel prices." Taj Mohammad Talash, professor from Ashna Private