Religion & Culture – Pajhwok Afghan News

Afghan media’s role must be protected: Otunbayeva

The United Nations emphasizes that journalists should be able to report freely and “without fear or discrimination” across the world, while the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) says it supports all media outlets that operate within the framework of Sharia.

Press freedom deteriorates markedly worldwide: RSF

Neglected master engraver bids farewell to art in Khost

Rah-i-Farda TV activities be suspended until court decision

Afghan media’s role must be protected: Otunbayeva

Ahmad Sohaib Hasrat

3 May 2025 - 15:39

Press freedom deteriorates markedly worldwide: RSF

Ahmad Shah Erfanyar

2 May 2025 - 16:54

KABUL (Pajhwok): The 2025 Reporters Without Borders’ Press Freedom Index and report, published today, describe a marked deterioration of press freedom around the world. The

Neglected master engraver bids farewell to art in Khost

Mohammad Yousuf Mangal

1 May 2025 - 15:49

In the southeastern province of Khost, a master engraver and miniature artist, Ismail Zadran, reflects with disappointment on a lifetime he dedicated to a fading craft.

Rah-i-Farda TV activities be suspended until court decision

Noorullah Zazai

29 Apr 2025 - 17:04

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Media Complaints and Violations Investigation Commission has decided to suspend Rah-i-Farda TV activities until a court ruling regarding the non-payment of salaries

Uruzgan authorities moved to protect historic sites

Ajamal Wesal

13 Apr 2025 - 17:20

TIRINKOT (Pajhwok): Residents of central Uruzgan province are concerned that historical monuments and sites in the provincial capital, Tirinkot, and several districts are at the

Windstorm halts broadcasts of private radios in Sar-i-Pul

Ghulam Sakhi Frotan

9 Apr 2025 - 16:15

Heavy storms have halted broadcasts of two private ration stations in northern Sar-i-Pul province, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

National Journalist Day: MoIC pledges support for journalists

Noorullah Zazai

17 Mar 2025 - 16:14

KABUL (Pajhwok): On National Journalist Day, the Ministry of Information and Culture said media’s situation in Afghanistan is improving with the Islamic Emirate’s support and

National Journalists Day: Support for stronger media urged

Abdullah Azizi

17 Mar 2025 - 16:07

KABUL (Pajhwok): Marking the National Journalists’ Day, the Afghan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) has expressed concern over economic problems being faced by the country’s media,

Canadian tourist embraces Islam in Nangarhar

Yousaf zarifi

10 Mar 2025 - 15:52

JALALABAD (Pajhwok): A Canadian tourist has converted to Islam while visiting eastern Nangarhar province, the Information and Culture Department said on Monday. The 37-year-old Edward

3-day street book exhibition held in Herat

Binyamin Barez

8 Mar 2025 - 16:22

HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): A three-day street book exhibition dedicated to the Ramadan month has been launched in western Herat province to promote book reading culture

Mosques exempted from electricity bills

Noorullah Zazai

5 Mar 2025 - 16:11

KABUL (Pajhwok): According to order of the Islamic Emirate leadership, mosques are exempted from electricity bills. IEA’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on X: “Based on

New radio goes on air in Helmand

Rizwanullah Bilal

28 Feb 2025 - 14:29

An FM radio station named “Sta” has launched broadcasts in the capital of southern Helmand province.

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