Denialism is the deadly dilemma

28 Jan 2009

Afghan Press Author: Rooh-ul-Amin
Swat is that ill-fated region of the country, which witnessed world’s longest curfew, and FATA since long is under the rule of fear. Not only FATA but also Peshawar, which is the capital city of NWFP and once a valley of flowers and fragrance, is now the valley of horror. Like [...]

Open Letter to the President of the United States of America

20 Jan 2009

Contributed to Afghan Press by Afghanistan’s Students’ Movement:
Dear Mr. Barack Hussein Obama,
We, members of the “Afghanistan’s Students Movement” congratulate you for your success in the Presidential elections of the United States of America, which we consider a sign for a better future. Your presence in the political arena of the world will rearrange many political [...]

Qatar National Day

15 Jan 2009

Pictures & Article by Ima Kabiri for Afghan Press

Every December 18th, Qatar celebrates the National Day in commemoration of the historic day in 1878 when Shaikh Jassim, the founder of the State of Qatar, succeeded his father, Shaikh Muhammad Bin Thani, as the ruler and led the country toward unity.
This national occasion emphasizes the identity [...]