Religion & Culture

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Japan is committed to working with Afghanistan’s Ministry of Information and Culture to protect the nation’s cultural heritage and attaches special importance to this sector.

The Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC) has underlined the value and importance of the media, reaffirming the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) support for media institutions.