KABUL Publishers’ Association (APA) on Monday said that around 7,500 books were imported annually and 1,500 printed in the country, without any check from the government.
APA deputy head, Ajmal Azim, told Pajhwok Afghan News that 80 publishers in Afghanistan had work permits. But only 25 of them are operating as a large number of books are imported from different countries.
“Approximately, 5-10 thousand books are imported, particularly from Iran and Pakistan, every year without . . .
