Shagufa Haidari, 23, a flight attendant for Afghanistan's Kam Air, used to fly six days a week around the country and abroad, to Istanbul, ...
Shagufa Haidari, 23, Kam Air flight attendant, speaks during an interview in Kabul, Afghanistan on May 2, 2020. KABUL: Shagufa Haidari, 23, a flight attendant for Afghanistan's Kam Air, used to fly six days a week around the country and abroad, to Istanbul, Islamabad and Delhi.
A new generation of women has emerged with university degrees and jobs in a range of fields including business and politics. Afghan women choosing a career say they face hostility, be it from conservative relatives or militants, for pursuing a professional path and financial independence. But with most flights grounded because of the coronavirus, Kam Air has asked 80 per cent of its staff to stay home without pay as it suffers the loss of US$6.5 million in revenue every week."We're facing the very serious threat of collapse," Omar said.
Mohammad Hedayat, a press adviser to Second Vice President Sarwar Danish, who has been heavily involved in the response to the coronavirus, said the presidency had received the request.READ: Emirates to raise debt as it braces for most difficult months ever
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Brazil tops 10,000 deaths from COVID-19Brazil, the hardest-hit Latin American country in the coronavirus pandemic, has surpassed 10,000 deaths, according to figures released Saturday by ...
Read more »
South Korea reports 34 new COVID-19 cases, highest in a monthSouth Korea reported 34 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the highest daily number in a month, after a small outbreak emerged around a slew of ...
Read more »
Seoul closes bars and clubs over fears of second COVID-19 waveSouth Korea's capital has ordered the closure of all clubs and bars after a burst of new cases sparked fears of a second coronavirus wave.
Read more »
Australia's biggest state to ease COVID-19 lockdown from May 15Australia's biggest state, home to Sydney, will allow cafes and restaurants, playgrounds and outdoor pools to reopen on Friday as extensive ...
Read more »
Three key US coronavirus officials in self-quarantine after COVID-19 exposure: ReportThree key U.S. officials guiding the coronavirus response were in self-quarantine on Saturday after coming into contact with someone who had ...
Read more »
Tests show UVC lamps could light the way in COVID-19 fightCould a new type of ultraviolet lamp be used in stations, airplanes and schools to kill dangerous viruses, becoming a gamechanger in the COVID-19 ...
Read more »