A group of innovative Afghans, seeking to reinvent the future of their nation, are on a mission to become the world leader in carbon-neutral growth. The alliance, led by Afghan political activist Abdullah Khodadad, Director of Eneref Institute’s…
Etisalat Afghanistan has launched 4G LTE services in northern Balkh province. On December 28, the launch ceremony was held in Etisalat’s Mazar-i-Sharif branch and attended by local official and media representatives. With 4G LTE, the fourth generation of…
KABUL Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ATRA) has developed the smallest and most sensitive (8x9 MM) mobile device for using 5G internet. Saeed Shinwari, ATRA spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News that the device had a range of up to 500 meters, also…
KABUL’s electricity requirement, says the Iranian ambassador. Bahador Aminian said while addressing the opening ceremony for "Water, Electricity and Renewable Energy Exhibition" in Kabul on Wednesday. He noted the two countries had a whole host of opportunities to boost bilateral…
For the first time ever, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) would install a radar system in southeastern Paktika province to control and monitor the country’s airspace. Mohammad Khaees Aminzai, a technical representative of the CAA, told a meeting…
KABUL members on Wednesday said electronic voting system could not be activated in the lower house despite its installation one and a half years ago. Helmand Helmand, a lawmaker from southeastern Khost province, said the electronic device was installed 18…
The National Census and Information Organisation in coordination with the Prisoners Affairs Authority (PAA) have inaugurated a computerised National Identity Card (NIC) facility in the Pul-i-Charkhi Prisoner of capital Kabul, a statement said on Saturday. High ranking…
Residents of southern Ghazni province complain of what they call Salaam Network’s inconsistent performance, claiming the telecom firm has not been functional for the past one month. The company, however, explains cables of its antennas have been…
The Bakhtar Airlines, a government-owned entity, said on Saturday it would soon resume domestic. The Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement that as a result of consistent efforts, Bakhtar Airlines would soon restart local flights. It added…
Electricity bill defaulters of the past two terms in Kabul and Herat provinces would avail electricity until coronavirus restrictions are lifted, the power utility said on Tuesday. Almost partial lock down has been imposed in Kabul, Nangarhar, Balkh,…
KABUL Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA) on Tuesday said internet prices would reduce and its quality improve with connection of the second fiber optic network. Bilal Hashemi, ATRA deputy head, during a conference about government’s accountability to public here that all…
The government has collected 170 million afghanis extra money from mobile phone users under telecommunication revenue on mobile credit cards in nearly four years, Pajhwok Afghan News has learned from experts’ opinions. Ten percent tax on mobile phone…
KABUL. The financing is aimed at increasing domestically generated electricity through the gas-to-power energy projects, whilst leveraging private financing for the energy sector in the country. World Bank Country Director Henry Kerali said: “Afghanistan’s energy needs are enormous and the…
A three-day technology exhibition featuring 60 Afghan and Iranian companies kicked off in Kabul on Tuesday to attract investments and make aware the youths about new developments in the technology sector. The hackathon is venture of the ministries…
The Ministry of Telecommunication and Information Technology (MCIT) on Wednesday said the internet price would be decreased by 37 percent within next two weeks throughout the country for homes and offices. MCIT acting minister Mohammad Fahim Hashimi told…
Chamber of Commerce officials in northern Balkh province say the private sector and traders suffered millions of dollars loss as a result of telecom services suspension in the province. Local traders say all their commercial communications have been…
The provincial government has directed private telecommunication companies to suspend their services until further orders in the provincial capital and 14 districts. The decision to order suspended mobile phone services in Balkh province was made at a hurriedly…
The governor of northern Jawzjan province on Monday warned private telecom companies of not allowing them operate if they failed to offer 24 hours service in the province. Telecom companies in Jawzjan have decided to cease their services…
The Ministry of Telecommunication and Information Technology (MCIT) says the shortage of professionals remains the main challenge in the country’s IT sector development. Mohammad Fahim Hashemi, acting Telecommunication and IT minister, talking to the inauguration ceremony of first…
The Ministry of Telecommunication and Information Technology on Tuesday inaugurated ‘Content Management System’ for management of government’s websites. Hadi Hedayati, deputy IT minister during the system’s inauguration in Kabul, said, “One of our goals is to convert our…
KABUL and Iran have agreed on fiber optic connectivity to help reduce Internet and other telecom services’ prices in the country, a statement said on Thursday. During his two-day official trip to Iran, Telecommunication and Information Technology Minister Shahzad Aryubi…
KABUL has got membership of the Trans-Eurasian Information Super Highway (TASIM) -- a major regional initiative aimed at creation of transitional fiber optic. In a statement, the Ministry of Telecommunication and Information and Technology said the project envisaged building a…
Mobile phone networks, except the state-run Salaam Communication Network, have been silent in central Ghazni province for the last three days on the orders of Taliban militants, local residents say. There has been no service on other…
KABUL Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology (MoCIT) said on Thursday. The ministry in a statement said Afghanistan being a strategically located country has the potential to become a transit route for transferring information technology between China, Central Asia, Europe…
