Religion & Culture – Page 2 – Pajhwok Afghan News

Mullah Baradar urges ulema to tone down their sermons

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

New archaeological site discovered in Laghman

Private radio starts educational programme for students in Logar

MoIC praises media’s role, reaffirms continued support

Hijratullah Kakar

27 Oct 2025 - 15:09

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.

Afghan nation united to defend its rights, land: MoIC

Sohrab Sarwari

22 Oct 2025 - 14:28

The Afghan nation, united under the Islamic Emirate, has defended its rights and successfully negotiated a prisoner exchange with the United States, an official said on Wednesday.

Haqqani reaffirms commitment to media, journalists

Ahmad Sohaib Hasrat

16 Oct 2025 - 10:35

The Minister of Information and Culture (MoIC) says the ministry is committed to strengthening the media sector and addressing its existing challenges.

Journalist killed, another injured in Pakistani firing in Khost

Mohammad Yousaf Mangal محمد یوسف منګل

15 Oct 2025 - 16:25

KHOST CITY (Pajhwok): A journalist from the Paktia National Radio Television branch has been killed and another wounded in firing by Pakistani forces near the Durand Line in southeastern Khost province, a local official said on Wednesday.

MoIC: Orthography of local languages to be standardized

Sohrab Sarwari

9 Oct 2025 - 14:44

The orthography of the country’s local languages will be standardized following discussions at the High Council of Languages meeting, the Ministry of Information and Culture said on Thursday.

MoIC ensures media access to information

Afsana Haidari

28 Sep 2025 - 15:51

The Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC) on Sunday said it has improved media access to information through coordination programs and national dialogues, pledging continued support to all media outlets.

IEA officials urge journalists to uphold truth, integrity

Hijratullah Kakar

24 Sep 2025 - 10:16

Officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) have said journalism is not only about delivering news but also about disseminating truth, reflecting people’s problems and playing a key role in the healthy development of society.

From gallery to online sales: Herat girls keep painting alive

Benyamin Bariz

16 Sep 2025 - 11:11

HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): A number of female painters in western Herat say that due to the lack of job opportunities in other sectors, they have

Historic towers on verge of being lost: Khost residents

Mohammad Yousaf Mangal

15 Sep 2025 - 14:59

Residents of Tani district in southeastern Khost province say three defensive towers, dating back to nearly two centuries, are on the verge of collapse.

3-day art exhibition opens in Ghazni

Wahidullah Jumazada

3 Sep 2025 - 09:41

A three-day calligraphy exhibition has opened in the capital of southern Ghazni province, showcasing dozens of artistic works.

Ghazni residents demand revival of historic monuments

Wahidullah Jumazada

31 Aug 2025 - 11:30

Some residents of southern Ghazni province have voiced concern over the deteriorating state of historical sites and monuments, urging the government to prioritise their restoration and preservation.

Ayoubi to journalists: Cover public issues impartially

Khan Wali Ahmadzai

27 Aug 2025 - 14:40

The governor of central Logar province Qari Salahuddin Ayoubi has reaffirmed the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) commitment to supporting the media, stressing journalists must not conceal the truth during incidents and should cover public issues in an impartial manner.

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