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Afghanistan's Provinces
Paktika
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Sharan
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| Population |
387,000
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| Area |
19,482
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The remote, arid province of Paktika shares a long, unsecure border with Pakistan and is one of the country’s most remote provinces. Paktika’s Pashto-speaking populations consist mainly of Ghilzai and Kurlani tribal communities, and the province lacks basic infrastructure. The high desert landscape has been deforested over time, and subsistence farming and animal husbandry continue to be the main forms of livelihood. In addition, Paktika’s 400-mile border with Pakistan is a porous conduit for Taliban activity, which has hindered regional stability and many development efforts.
Afghanistan's Provinces
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Announcements
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Strengthening the Capacity of Provincial Departments of Women’s Affairs
70 DOWA staff receive training to advocate for women's needs.
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Afghanistan Celebrates World TB Day
6.2 million children learned how to prevent the spread of TB through print materials and mass media messages.
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
USAID Helps Vulnerable Families Weather the Winter
Residents in 14 provinces receive blankets, coats, and stoves.
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Rural Afghans Receive Assistance to Endure the Harsh Winter
USAID and the Afghan Government will deliver more than 14,000 winter relief kits in 13 provinces.
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Saturday, March 08, 2008
International Women’s Day 2008
Investing in Women and Shaping Progress
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Ongoing Activities
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Agriculture
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Democracy & Governance
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Economic Growth
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Education
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Health
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Infrastructure
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Provincial Reconstruction Teams
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Completed Activities
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Agriculture
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Alternative Development
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Democracy & Governance
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Economic Growth
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Education
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Health
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Infrastructure
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