Culture

Two Theater Artists Detained in Herat After Criticizing Image Broadcast Restrictions

Two prominent theater artists in Herat were arrested after criticizing the Taliban's ban on broadcasting live images, raising concerns over…

Taliban-Led Balkh Department Calls for Removal of Foreign Words from Signs

Balkh's Taliban-led Information Department urges removal of foreign words from signs, emphasizing authentic Afghan culture and raising concerns about linguistic…

Chinese MCC and Afghan Officials Discuss Historic Preservation Plans Alongside Mes Aynak Copper Mining

Chinese MCC and Afghan officials discuss plans to protect Mes Aynak’s cultural heritage alongside major copper mining operations in Logar…

Digitalization of 1,420 Historical Artifacts Begins at Eastern Zone Museum in Nangarhar

Nangarhar's Information and Culture Directorate starts digitalizing 1,420 historical artifacts to preserve and make them accessible for future generations.

Winter Snowfall Boosts Tourist Visits to Nuristan Province

Winter snowfall in Nuristan’s Parun city has increased tourist visits, attracted by snowy landscapes, local cuisine, and warm hospitality.

Former Afghan Minister Condemns Taliban’s Demolition of Ariana Cinema in Kabul

Former Afghan minister Abdul Karim Khorram condemns Taliban’s demolition of the historic Ariana Cinema in Kabul as a loss to…

Indonesian Ambassador Visits Historical Sites in Ghazni to Boost Cultural Ties

Indonesia's ambassador visits Ghazni's historical sites to strengthen cultural and economic ties with Afghanistan under Taliban's administration.

Taliban Halts Singer’s Performance, Sparking Widespread Criticism

A Taliban official stopped a singer's performance, triggering widespread criticism over cultural restrictions and violations of human dignity.

Herat’s Grand Mosque: An 800-Year-Old Symbol of Urban Identity

Herat’s 800-year-old Grand Mosque remains a vital symbol of Islamic heritage and urban identity, says UN-Habitat Afghanistan.

Afghanistan to Send 36 Historical Artifacts to Islamic Museums Exhibition in Qatar

Afghanistan to send 36 historical artifacts to Qatar for an upcoming Islamic museums exhibition aimed at boosting cultural ties among…