Religion & Culture – Pajhwok Afghan News

Pakistani clerics call for dialogue with Afghanistan

Ahmad Shah Erfanyar

23 Dec 2025 - 11:31

A gathering of Pakistani clerics, led by Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, has voiced concern over recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, stressing the only sustainable and practical way to resolve disputes is through direct dialogue between officials of the two neighbouring countries.

Mullah Baradar urges ulema to tone down their sermons

Ahmad Sohaib Hasrat

17 Dec 2025 - 17:21

KABUL (Pajhwok): Addressing the graduation ceremony of a seminary’s students in Kabul, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs called on religious scholars to soften their language while giving sermons and instill the spirit of protecting the Islamic system and national interests in the people.

PUC welcomes recent Afghan scholars’ resolution

Ahmad Sohaib Hasrat

15 Dec 2025 - 15:49

The Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) has welcomed a recent resolution issued by Afghan scholars, saying there is as no difference in the stance of religious scholars of the two countries.

New archaeological site discovered in Laghman

Khawaja Nasir Ahmad Sidiqi

14 Dec 2025 - 15:50

The Ministry of Information and Culture says a new archaeological site has been discovered in Alingar district of Laghman province, where a number of ancient artifacts have also been found.

Private radio starts educational programme for students in Logar

Khan Wali Ahmadzai

13 Dec 2025 - 15:22

A privately-owned radio station has launched an education programme “Voice of School” for students in the capital of central Logar province, an official said on Saturday.

63 women’s right cases resolved, 248 mentally ill referred to ARCS: MoVV

Ahmad Shah Erfanyar

5 Dec 2025 - 10:56

The Ministry of Vice and Virtue and Complaints Hearing (MoVV) said that during the past week, it addressed 63 women-related cases, identified 248 individuals with mental disorders, and referred them to the Red Crescent.

MoVVC committed to eliminating harmful traditions: Hanafi

Sohrab Sarwari

2 Dec 2025 - 13:43

Minister of Vice and Virtue Mohammad Khalid Hanafi says they are committed to eradicating harmful traditions in the country and would not allow anyone to engage in practices deemed inappropriate or contrary to Sharia.

UNESCO launches projects to safeguard historical sites in Ghor

Nasrin Sayedi

26 Nov 2025 - 11:33

A technical team from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has visited western Ghor province to implement several projects aimed at preserving ancient sites, particularly the Jam Minaret.

‘Noon wa Nuqta’ art exhibition opens in Herat

Binyamin Barez

20 Nov 2025 - 18:05

HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): For the first time, an exhibition of miniature and painting artworks titled “Noon wa Nuqta” has been opened by the Ofuq Art Group in cooperation with the Herat Information and Culture Department at the Allama Salahuddin Saljooqi Hall here.

Access to information: AJSC urges government to cooperate

Mohammad Yousaf Mangal

19 Nov 2025 - 13:52

Afghan Journalists Safety Committee (AJSC) president Jamil Waqar says challenges in accessing information continue to persist in the country, calling on government officials to pay serious attention to the issue.

Japanese envoy stresses global responsibility to protect Afghanistan’s heritage

Ahmad Shah Erfanyar

18 Nov 2025 - 10:56

Japan’s Ambassador to Kabul Masamoto Kenichi says Afghanistan’s ancient civilization carries global importance and safeguarding its historical sites and artifacts is a responsibility shared by the international community, not solely the Afghan government.

New Zealander tourist converts to Islam in Kandahar

Ahmad Sohaib Hasrat

10 Nov 2025 - 15:22

A New Zealander tourist visiting southern Kandahar province has embraced Islam, an official said on Monday.

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