Religion & Culture

A number of painters and miniature artists in western Herat province say the lack of a proper market for their artwork has severely impacted their economic situation.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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