Kabul, June 11 -- The World Food Programme (WFP) has stressed that food aid remains the only lifeline for many Afghans grappling with acute hunger, Khaama Press reported.

In a statement posted on June 10 via social media platform X, the agency called for sustained assistance to vulnerable communities across Afghanistan.

According to WFP, its teams continue to navigate difficult terrain and remote mountainous areas to deliver life-saving food supplies.

"For many Afghans facing hunger, this food is their only hope of survival," the organisation said.

However, a sharp decline in funding has severely affected WFP's operations in the country. The agency noted that its services, which have been vital in preventing famine in recent years, ha...