Religion & Culture

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

he Ministry of Justice (MoJ) says the law governing Hajj instructors has been promulgated and published in the official gazette, alongside the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) leadership’s decree aimed at preventing improper customs during departures for Hajj and Umrah, weddings, mourning ceremonies and upon return from the pilgrimages.