As traditional agriculture in western Ghor province is affected by drought, farmers turn to greenhouse cultivation and drip irrigation to increase production: over 120 greenhouses equipped are currently active in the province

Ghazni Residents are building a 31km stretch of a road with personal funds: to solve a longstanding problem, the entire cost is being covered through contributions from local residents and support from a community charity fund

Over 11.500 Afghans returned to the country between 3 and 9 May, the majority from Pakistan and some hundreds from Iran, Tajikistan and other countries; IOM photos show hugging and smiling as families reunite

At least 75 people died in a Pakistani airstrike that hit a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul; it's the deadliest single attack of the escalating conflict openly started by the former Taliban supporter that now accuses them of hiding a terrorist group