Period is a natural process in the bodies of girls and women. It is a sign of hormonal health and fertility. This cycle usually occurs every 28 days and can last from 3 to 7 days. More than half of the women in the world experience severe pain during their period. This pain includes body aches, headaches, back pain, and even nausea. Some conditions such as endometriosis or abnormal bleeding also make life more difficult for women.

Local sources confirm that after Balkh and Badakhshan provinces, the Taliban have now blocked fiber optic internet services in Kandahar and Helmand as well.

UNICEF Afghanistan has once again warned about the critical situation of children in the earthquake-affected areas.

Dozens of retired women in Kabul on Tuesday (September 16) staged a protest in front of the Taliban Pension Fund Directorate, demanding the payment of their overdue pensions.