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Parwan

Capital Chaharikar
Population 590,000
Area 5,974  km²

The province of Parwan is situated on the Salang Road, the main route from Kabul to the northern provinces. The province sits at the base of the Hindu Kush mountains and the Parwan river plain receives significant water and snowmelt from the mountains. Farmers cultivate cereal crops, fruits, and vegetables in the fertile valley and often sell their goods in the Kabul market. In addition, the Salang River is famous for its fish, and many tourists come from Kabul to Parwan’s riverside restaurants.

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 Map of Afghanistan highlighting Parwan province

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Announcements

Kabul, Afghanistan  | 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  | Saturday, August 15, 2009
Afghan Cherries, Apricots, and Melons Exported to India and UAE
In a two-week period, Afghan traders exported about $110,000 worth of fresh produce.

Chaharikar, Afghanistan  | Friday, July 31, 2009
Solar Dryers Preserve Fruit and Raise Women’s Incomes
Women entrepreneurs in nine communities produce nutritious dried fruits and vegetables.

Kabul, Afghanistan  | Thursday, October 09, 2008
New Loans Spark Growth

 | Saturday, March 08, 2008
International Women’s Day 2008
Investing in Women and Shaping Progress

Kabul, Afghanistan  | Thursday, February 28, 2008
New Court Administration System Improves Case Management
Afghanistan Court Administration System now active in all Parwan and Kabul courts.

 | Thursday, January 24, 2008
Jabul Siraj Mineral Production
Discussions over mineral production and road construction held.


Press Releases

Chaharikar, Parwan Province, Afghanistan  | Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Public Infrastructure Projects to Improve Government Service Delivery in Parwan Province

Charikar, Parwan, Afghanistan  | Sunday, November 23, 2008
New Training Center to Offer Skills Training to Municipal Officials and Businesses

Charikar, Parwan, Afghanistan  | Sunday, November 23, 2008
مرکز آموزشی جدید تریننگ مهارت ها را برای کارمندان شاروالی و تجارمحلی فراهم می نماید

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN  | Thursday, June 28, 2007
The United States Government Responds to Emergency Situation Caused by Severe Floods in Central Provinces
The United States Government is responding to the emergency situation caused by severe floods in the central provinces of Afghanistan, at the request of the Government of Afghanistan.

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN  | Thursday, June 28, 2007
حکومت ایالات متحده به حالات اضطراری که توسط سیلاب های شدید در ولایات مرکزی سرازیر گردیده است پاسخ می دهد
کابل، افغانستان: حکومت ایالات متحده، بنابر درخواست دولت افغانستان، به حالات اضطراری که توسط سیلاب های شدید در ولایات مرکزی افغانستان سرازیر گردیده است، پاسخ می دهد.

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