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A few facts about Istālif

  • With about 41,000 inhabitants, Istālif is one of the 50 largest places in Afghanistan.
  • It's part of the Kabul region.
  • It's about 35 km to Kabul, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Mīr Bachah Kōṯ (10 km), Charikar (22 km) and Bagrām (23 km).

First-date ideas for Istālif

In a town like Istālif, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Istālif: questions and answers

How far around Istālif can I search?

Within 50 km of Istālif there are 7 towns and cities — Kabul, Bagrām and Charikar among them — with more than 4.6 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Istālif free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Istālif and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Istālif real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Istālif?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Afghanistan or abroad.

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