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Mother Who Claims to Have Killed 10 Taliban Militants Becomes National Hero...
Rezagul, pictured here with her daughter Fatima, has become a symbol of the struggle against the Taliban. Video uploaded onto Youtube by the user Afghanistan Wish. When a woman in Afghanistan’s...
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Central Asia: Working paper series — Institute of Public Policy and...
Institute of Public Policy and Administration (IPPA) Export-driven SME Development in Kyrgyzstan: The Garment Manufacturing Sector Nurbek Jenish: Working Paper #26 (English, Russian, 26 p.) This paper...
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Aga Khan Urges Support for Civil Society at Afghanistan Conference — AKDN...
Please also see: Statement by His Highness the Aga Khan For more information, please see: AKDN Activities in Afghanistan London, United Kingdom, 4 December 2014 – His Highness the Aga Khan on Thursday...
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In Search Of Stability In Afghanistan: Discovering Moderation Through Sufism...
(…) The crucial role of moderate Islam through Sufism in Afghanistan has yet to be given due recognition and importance. Promotion of Sufism as enlightened and moderate form of religious thinking...
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Afghan Unity Government Announces Cabinet Nominees — Khaama Press (KP) |...
The Government of National Unity on Monday announced the nominees of cabinet ministers. The list including 25 ministers and governor of Central Bank along with Director General of the Afghan...
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Video: His Highness the Aga Khan speaking at London Conference on...
Source: DFID – Department for International Development Published on 12 Jan 2015 The London Conference on Afghanistan took place on 4 December 2014, co-hosted by the governments of the UK and...
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‘Taliban oppression of Afghans backfires’— Central Asia online com on people...
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier fires during an anti-Taliban operation in Dangam District, Kunar Province, near the Pakistani border January 3. Afghan security forces and locals have defeated...
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(AICS ) launched to support an enabling environment for local organizations|A...
The Afghanistan Institute of Civil Society (AICS), launched on February 17 in Kabul, to support an enabling environment for local organizations. The Institute encourages the growth of a vibrant,...
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Preserving heritage: Colours of Pakhtun culture displayed in capital —...
A collection of Ghani Khan’s paintings at the Festival. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: Experts have said that language, poetry and crafts are important parts of a culture and they must be promoted and...
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University of Central Asia Celebrates Afghan Graduates of Certificate...
The first group of 15 Afghan civil servants completed the Certificate Programme in Policy Analysis (CPPA) course offered through a partnership between University of Central Asia (UCA) and the Ministry...
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Afghanistan wins 2013 South Asian Football Federation Cup (SAFF)...
Afghanistan’s national football team celebrating their win Afghanistan made history tonight by defeating India 2-0 in the final match of the (SAFF) South Asian Football Federation Cup in Kathmandu,...
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An Afghan community comes together to ensure girls’ education — UNISEF Org...
By Rajat Madhok International Day of the Girl Child is 11 October 2013. This year’s Day focuses on innovating for girls’ education. Smart and creative use of technology, policies, partnerships and,...
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University of Central Asia: Social Entrepreneurship Seminars Held in Central...
The University of Central Asia’s School of Professional and Continuing Education (UCA-SPCE) held a series of social entrepreneurship seminars for youth across the Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan from 4...
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Germany: Prince Aga Khan IV visits KfW Development Bank — In English and...
News from 2014-02-10 / KfW Development Bank Close cooperation with the Development Network His Highness Prince Aga Khan IV (right) visited KfW in Berlin, where he also met Dr Norbert Kloppenburg,...
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National round table on local economic development held in Bishkek — Kabar...
Bishkek, March 11 / Kabar/. Building a democratic state governed by the rule of law requires training the next generation of public and local self-government authorities. This was the focus of a...
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Canadian media experiences in Afghanistan at #CAJ14 — Canadian Association of...
OTTAWA, April 16, 2014 /CNW/ – The Canadian Association of Journalists is pleased to partner with Aga Khan Foundation Canada to present CBC journalist Mellissa Fung as a keynote speaker at #CAJ14,...
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UCA, Aga Khan Foundation sign MOU with Badakhshan University in Afghanistan —...
CA-NEWS (CA) – The University of Central Asia (UCA) and Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan, which are both part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), on April 19 signed a Memorandum of...
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Rooted in Resilience: From Crisis to Opportunity — Partnership in Action org
Microfinance loan recipients in Mali. In sync with the release of our Annual Report, we are launching our June blog series, “Rooted in Resilience: From Crisis to Opportunity.” The series celebrates the...
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Canada’s Minister of State Visits University of Central Asia
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Canada’s Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Consular), met with the University of Central Asia (UCA) leadership in Bishkek on 19 May 2014, as part of her official visit...
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UAE donations help fund school project in Afghanistan — The Nation AE
Children at an early development centre being funded by Dubai Cares, in partnership with Aga Khan Development Network. When work on building 45 and refurbishing another 72 such centres finishes next...
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University of Central Asia: Q-News Special Issue, Institute of Public Policy...
This issue we put the spotlight on UCA’s Institute of Public Policy and Administration (IPPA). In the three years since it was founded, the Institute has had an impact at both the regional and country...
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Ghani sworn in as president, Abdullah as CEO / Former president Karzai asked...
Ghani sworn in as president, Abdullah as CEO Afghans want peace, stability: Karzai Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi KABUL: Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai on Monday took oath as the new president of Afghanistan while...
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Afghanistan: Understanding Afghanistan’s Chief Executive Officer — Deutsche...
Afghanistan has a new president and a chief executive officer (CEO) – a newly-created post akin to prime minister. But what powers does the Afghan CEO have? Can he appoint ministers? Can he sack them?...
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President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai Meets Prince Karim Aga Khan — Gov. of...
Publish Date: Sep 30, 2014 President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai met on Monday with the Spiritual Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, his Royal Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan. The bilateral meeting was held at...
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Afghanistan’s Hope and Light: Can Karim Khoja’s communications revolution...
Hekmatullah Ebrahimkhil prays next to a network tower on a hill overlooking Qargha Lake, outside Kabul. Ebrahimkhil is helping his father guard and service one of the mobile communication towers on the...
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Aga Khan Attends the Inauguration of Afghanistan’s New President — AKDN press...
Mawlana Hazar Imam is welcomed by Shair Baz Hakemy, President of the Ismaili Council for Afghanistan, upon his arrival in Kabul. AKDN Mawlana Hazar Imam is presented with a bouquet of flowers by AKDN...
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Video: President Karzai’s Farewell Meeting with Foreign Diplomatic Corps...
source: ARG1880 Related Posts from PBSJ Blog: Aga Khan Attends the Inauguration of Afghanistan’s New President — AKDN press and Ismaili org ->>>>><<<<<-
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Training sows the seeds of nonviolent civil resistance in Afghanistan — by...
A civil resistance training by OSCAR in Kabul, Afghanistan (OSCAR) In September, a cadre of seven trainers was trained in nonviolent civil resistance in a five-day workshop conducted by the...
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Aga Khan Development Network Statement at the "Heart of Asia" Ministerial...
Honoured Co-Chairs, Excellencies Mr. Wang Yi and Mr. Zarar Ahmad Osman, Excellencies, Honoured colleagues, On behalf of His Highness the Aga Khan and the Aga Khan Development Network, allow me to...
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Women peace activists in Asia take center stage at N-Peace gala award event —...
Eight Asian peace activists from conflict countries were honored at the at the third annual N-Peace awards ceremony hosted by UNDP, that was held in Bangkok, Thailand on 22 October. The N-Peace...
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Forbes ranks Roshan Telecom high in the 16 Companies Considered ‘Best For The...
Originally posted on Ismailimail:Ismailimail is pleased to announce that Roshan, Afghanistan’s leading telecommunications provider has been named one of the 16 Companies Considered ‘Best For The World’...
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Afghanistan: A step forward for civil society — By Maiwand Rahyab on BAAG Org UK
Director of new initiative AICS explains some of the challenges faced by Afghan civil society A strong, credible and proactive civil society in Afghanistan is critical for the country to continue its...
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An Afghan Woman’s Journey |Part 1- Make it Happen — By Marriam Shah on...
This blog is one installment of a three-part series for Aga Khan Foundation’s annual International Women’s Day campaign. We document the journey of one woman as she faces adversity on her path to...
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German donors team visits Chitral to examine different projects — Daily...
CHITRAL: Aga Khan Rural Support Programme is proposing to support the communities in close to borders areas of Chitral such as Yarkhun-Broghil valley, Garam Chashma, Kalash and Arandu valley. Under...
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Kabul’s oasis of peace — Duniya News TV on historic Bagh-e Babur gardens
The 11-hectare gardens have emerged as an attractive venue for plays and Western-Eastern concerts. KABUL (AFP) – Kabul s historic Bagh-e Babur gardens are one of the few remaining vestiges of serenity...
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For peace and harmony in South Asia, some lessons from Sikhism and Sufism —...
Devotees at the Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti Dargah in Ajmer -File Photo The relationship between Sufism and Sikhism dates back to the time of Guru Nanak, who led a modest life of profound, spiritual...
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New Book on Heritage of the Mughal World: The Aga Khan Historic Cities...
some images inside this book This beautifully illustrated book explores the historic cities, buildings, and gardens that flourished during the Mughals’ three-century rule, highlighting valuable...
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UCA ( University of central Asia) Fellowship Continues to Build Mountain...
From 6 to 10 July 2015, 15 researchers from Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan came together in the picturesque Chong Kemin Valley of Kyrgyzstan for a workshop on scientific writing and publishing....
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Book “A Place of Miracles” launched— Afghanistan Times| Success stories on...
AT-KABUL: Lee Hilling, the author of “A Place of Miracles”, one of the top ten best-selling, self-publishing books, formally launched his book in here at the Government Media and Information Center...
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UCA Institute of Public Policy and Administration Begins Second Certificate...
The University of Central Asia’s Institute of Public Policy and Administration (UCA IPPA) began its Certificate Programme in Policy Analysis (CPPA) for new participants from Afghanistan in Bishkek on...
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FOCUS, AKDN and Jamati institutions respond to devastating earthquake in...
2 November 2015 — The powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck the Jurm District of Badakhshan Province in Afghanistan on 26 October has affected large parts of Afghanistan, Northern Pakistan and...
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Sahabzada Yaqub-Khan: diplomat with ‘unfair advantage’— By Tariq Masood on...
Sahabzada Yaqub Khan صاحبزادہ یعقوب خان; Khan in Paris, 2002. -Photo courtesy Wikipedia ISLAMABAD: It is rare for a diplomat less so an ordinary individual to know nearly a dozen languages. Such an...
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Germany: Munich guard proud of ‘good deed done in the name of all Afghans’—...
DW speaks with the security guard and Afghan refugee who protected 200 people while a shooter was at large in Munich. He spoke of the fear that propelled him in that moment and his desire to give back...
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Afghanistan: MoU signed on preservation of historical sites with Aga Khan...
The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture for the preservation and reconstruction of key historical sites in Kabul....
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EU funds project to build a bridge at Tajikistan-Afghanistan border
Originally posted on Ismailimail: Source: Times of Central Asia The project will be implemented by Aga Khan Foundation and PATRIP Foundation. DUSHANBE — A High-Level EU mission has paid an official...
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The First MicroFinance Bank (FMFB-A) opens branch for women only, first in...
Kabul, Afghanistan, 26 July 2017 – The First MicroFinance Bank, Afghanistan (FMFB-A), a leading commercial and microfinance bank, announced the opening of the country’s first women-only branch in Kabul...
View Article"Gemeinschaften können ihre Entwicklung selbst in die Hand nehmen"– Michael...
Meldung vom 12.03.2018 / KfW Entwicklungsbank Michael Kocher, General Manager der Aga-Khan-Stiftung (AKF), erläutert den Entwicklungsansatz seiner Organisation Michael Kocher, General Manager der...
View ArticleVideo: Central Asia – The Bridge Across Forever–Tajikistan — Indian Diplomacy
Silk Route, the commercial highway of the world has been fundamental in bridging the gap between different civilisations and cultures. Both Central Asia and India have been witness to several warriors...
View ArticleTajikistan: Government sends agreement on construction of new Tajik-Afghan...
The Government of Tajikistan has sent an agreement concluded with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) on construction of a new Tajik-Afghan bridge across the Panj River for ratification to the...
View ArticleRestoring Dignity: Afghanistan — Video By The Ismail, 30.04.2020 | Digital...
This never before released film, professionally produced by AKTC, is the first of a three-part series focusing on Kabul, Delhi, and Lahore. Featuring interviews, drone photography and archival...
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