Family members of Syed Qasim Hashemi, a journalist, and Hamid Ehsas, a filmmaker from Afghanistan, say that the two have been missing in Islamabad, Pakistan for over a month. At least three sources have stated that the two were friends and were together at the time of their disappearance. The families of these two Afghan citizens issued a statement saying that after 8 PM on July 4, their communication with Hashemi and Ehsas suddenly ceased, and repeated attempts to contact them were unsuccessful. According to the families, after losing contact, they used GPS tracking to locate the vehicle of the two. The vehicle was found in the D-12 area of Islamabad, but Hashemi and Ehsas were not inside or around it. Hamid Ehsas's wife stated that on July 4, Mr. Ehsas left home with Syed Qasim Hashemi to buy camera lenses, and there has been no news of them since. She added that she has approached the Pakistani courts and police, but no leads have been found regarding Hamid Ehsas and Syed Qasim Hashemi. Syed Qasim Hashemi's brother also mentioned that he has not heard from his brother for 36 days. He said, "No one has answered us. We went to the police and the courts, but in these 36 days, we have received no response because the situation for migrants in Pakistan has become very difficult." The families of Syed Qasim Hashemi and Hamid Ehsas are concerned about their safety and well-being. Members of these families have urged the Pakistani government, Islamabad police, and security agencies to seriously and urgently investigate the disappearance of Syed Qasim Hashemi and Hamid Ehsas and keep their families informed about the progress of the investigation. These two cultural activists have disappeared in Pakistan amid an increase in the expulsion of Afghan citizens from the country. Pakistani police are detaining and deporting Afghan citizens. Some Afghan citizens residing in Pakistan are refugees who fled to Pakistan due to security threats in Afghanistan and are seeking asylum in refugee-friendly countries.

The International Organization for Migration has warned about the consequences of the climate crisis in Afghanistan, stating that natural disasters related to this phenomenon have led to an unprecedented increase in humanitarian needs. In a statement released the organization mentioned that alongside the escalating humanitarian needs, the resources and capacities of aid agencies to respond to the affected individuals are facing serious challenges and severe limitations. The International Organization for Migration emphasized that with the recurrence and intensification of events caused by climate change, the number of people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance has significantly increased, but the capacity and resources of aid organizations are facing serious challenges. The organization stated that with the financial support of donors and in coordination with its partners, efforts to deliver aid to affected communities continue. According to this entity, the main priority is to reach those individuals who have been most affected by these crises. Additionally, the International Organization for Migration has highlighted the necessity of increasing international support and strengthening response capacities to address the expanding consequences of climate change in Afghanistan. Various UN agencies had warned in 2025 that Afghanistan would experience the most severe drought. This comes at a time when Afghanistan has been enduring prolonged drought conditions for several years.

A recent assessment by the REACH organization, supported by the United Nations, reveals that malnutrition is on the rise in 53% of regions in Afghanistan, with the number of affected individuals doubling in the last three months in 44% of these areas. According to the assessment, food prices have significantly increased, exacerbating food insecurity across the country. The report indicates that the highest increases in malnutrition cases have been recorded in the provinces of Panjshir (89%), Faryab (85%), and Laghman (83%). This assessment was conducted by REACH between May 10 and June 7, based on information from 12,854 local informants in 401 districts of Afghanistan. The report presents a picture of a country where rising living costs, recurring climate shocks, and reduced humanitarian aid are pushing more families toward hunger. According to the report, 21.9 million people, nearly 45% of Afghanistan's population, are in need of humanitarian assistance. The report also highlights the worsening food insecurity across Afghanistan. Findings show that 55% of regions reported a significant increase in food prices over the past 30 days, while 63% reported sudden price hikes in local markets. Simultaneously, 87% of regions indicated that families are selling off their livestock more than before due to a lack of income or food; this suggests that many families are losing their remaining assets to meet basic needs. According to the report, a total of 65% of regions described food insecurity as a serious or very serious problem, and 25% stated that most residents have not had enough food in the past month. Additionally, in 60% of regions, informants reported that children are working to help cover family expenses. This assessment shows that economic issues remain the primary driver of displacement. Eighty percent of regions cited financial problems as the main reason for displacement, while 79% identified unemployment and poverty as key factors for leaving their homes. Other factors contributing to displacement include food shortages in 75% of areas, drought in 40%, limited access to essential services in 31%, conflicts in 15%, and floods in 12% of regions. The report also notes the continued return of Afghan migrants from neighboring countries. Half of the surveyed areas reported accepting returnees from Iran and Pakistan, but 57% stated that these returnees received no humanitarian assistance upon their arrival.

Sakina Bigzad, a student from Afghanistan studying in Bangladesh, has won a silver medal and a bronze medal at the 9th Hero Taekwondo Championship held in Thailand. The report states that the competition took place from July 31 to August 2 in Pattaya, Thailand, with participation from over four thousand athletes from thirty countries. It is mentioned that Sakina Bigzad is a computer science student in Bangladesh and trains at a taekwondo club there. Bigzad participated in the competition representing Afghanistan, collaborating with her Bangladeshi coach. She was the only representative from Afghanistan in this event. She excelled in the competition, winning a bronze medal in the "Poomsae" category and a silver medal in the "Speed Punch" category. Bigzad's achievement comes at a time when girls in Afghanistan are deprived of sports. Since taking control of the country, the interim government has imposed restrictions on women, banning them from sports and dissolving all women's national teams.

The World Food Programme has expressed concern about the consequences of food insecurity, stating that hunger and malnutrition continue to threaten families across Afghanistan. The organization shared the story of a mother named Fareeda from Kandahar, who is facing severe hunger along with her children. Fareeda, a mother of two, told the World Food Programme that her children cry from hunger when they wake up. The World Food Programme added that for Fareeda, hunger is part of her daily reality. The organization emphasized that when food runs out at home, mothers in Afghanistan are faced with impossible and painful choices. The World Food Programme specified that Fareeda survives on dry bread every day due to poverty, and during her interview with the organization, she had not cooked anything for several consecutive days because she had nothing to cook. Both of Fareeda's children suffer from anemia, and due to her financial struggles, she is unable to provide them with medical care. This mother mentioned that her older child is six years old and cannot go to school because of anemia, spending all day at home due to illness. Recently, international organizations have expressed concern about the increasing hunger alongside the reduction of humanitarian funding in Afghanistan. The World Food Programme previously called for an immediate provision of $500 million to meet the needs of hungry individuals in Afghanistan before winter.

The United Nations has expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, stating that one in three citizens of the country is facing severe hunger. In a published statement, the organization noted that budget cuts have limited the World Food Programme's ability to assist only a small portion of those in need. The UN emphasized that the World Food Programme requires $500 million in urgent funding before winter arrives to prevent the worsening of the hunger crisis in Afghanistan. Previously, the World Food Programme had warned about the extent of the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, calling it one of the most severe crises globally. According to earlier statistics from the World Food Programme, over 17 million citizens of Afghanistan are facing severe food insecurity, and nearly five million children under five years old, as well as breastfeeding and pregnant women, are experiencing severe malnutrition. The organization had previously stated that it currently has no budget for nutrition prevention programs and needs $540 million in urgent funding to continue its activities over the next six months.

UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, has recently announced that female health workers play an important role in supporting mothers during breastfeeding. In a statement released the organization wrote on its X account that UNICEF supports breastfeeding education programs, assists breastfeeding mothers, and prioritizes women's nutrition and essential prenatal care. The United Nations Children's Fund emphasized that the health of mothers is foundational to the health of children, and supporting health services for women and mothers can improve the well-being of children. This comes at a time when Afghanistan is facing a shortage of female health workers. At the same time, health and humanitarian organizations have warned that this situation could challenge women's and children's access to essential health services, particularly maternal and neonatal care. It is noteworthy that for nearly five years, female graduates in medical fields have been barred from taking the Exit Exam for medical graduates and specialties. Additionally, medical institutes have been closed to girls, raising concerns about the shortage of female doctors and increasing health risks for mothers and newborns.

The United Nations Development Programme for Afghanistan has recently announced that it is assisting in improving women's businesses and increasing their income. The organization shared a message on its X account, highlighting the story of a woman named Zahra Ahmadi, who has expanded her work with the support of this agency and the Japan International Cooperation Agency. The UN Development Programme emphasized that after Zahra's husband became unemployed, she started a bakery to support her seven children and initially earned five thousand Afghanis per month. The organization added that through training programs provided to Zahra, her monthly income has now increased to between ten to fifteen thousand Afghanis. Since taking control of Afghanistan, the interim government has deprived women and girls of education and schooling. In its latest restriction, it closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, while the healthcare sector across Afghanistan is facing a shortage of personnel. This action by the current government has resulted in millions of schoolgirls being unable to access education. Additionally, women have been banned from going to sports clubs, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a mahram (male guardian), working in domestic and international NGOs, and even in UN offices in Afghanistan. According to reports, if this prohibition continues, nearly four million girls may be deprived of education by 2030.

The World Food Programme has warned about the worsening malnutrition among children in Afghanistan, stating that this crisis has deepened due to a reduction in aid. In a report published, the organization noted that severe funding shortages have restricted vital food and nutrition programs at a time of need, leading to a decrease in life-saving services. The organization added that without immediate support, it will be unable to prevent more children from suffering severe malnutrition, and this situation will endanger their lives in the coming months. According to the latest report from the World Food Programme, the level of acute malnutrition among children has reached critical status in one-third of Afghanistan's provinces. Based on the organization's assessment, the rate of malnutrition has increased unprecedentedly and is expected to continue at least until October. Currently, 12 provinces, including Helmand, Daikundi, Zabul, Baghlan, Urozgan, Paktika, Nuristan, Sar-e Pol, Ghor, Kandahar, Faryab, and Logar, are in this situation and urgently require life-saving treatment interventions. The World Food Programme's report also indicates that this year, even during a relatively abundant food supply, many children have been deprived of access to adequate food. In the first quarter of the year, food insecurity among children reached 47% of the population. The organization emphasized that malnutrition among Afghan children is often accompanied by other factors such as illness, poverty, and lack of healthcare services, significantly increasing the risk of mortality. John Aylieff, the World Food Programme director in Afghanistan, described the current situation: "The weak cries of malnourished infants could be heard in clinics across Afghanistan, where worried mothers, many of whom are suffering from hunger themselves, bring their children for treatment." This UN official stated, "We are witnessing the sacrifice of the next generation at a time when it should be harvest season; a time of abundance. This situation is not only heartbreaking but also unacceptable." According to the World Food Programme, a combination of crises—including conflicts, unemployment, rising food prices, and reduced humanitarian aid—are the main factors exacerbating this situation. In 2025, 142 health centers across Afghanistan were closed, and over 13,000 children were removed from malnutrition treatment programs due to reduced aid.