Culture
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UNESCO says Jam Minaret needs urgent attention over natural threats
UNESCO warns Afghanistan's Jam Minaret faces urgent risks from natural threats and poor maintenance, with new protection measures underway.
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Persian language SAMFA exam held in Rawalpindi and Lahore
Iran’s SAMFA Persian language proficiency test was held in Rawalpindi and Lahore, with students from Pakistan taking part.
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Taliban music ban replaces songs at some Afghan celebrations with unaccompanied singing
Taliban bans on music in Afghanistan have led some wedding celebrations to replace songs with unaccompanied hymns.
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Zarca Yeftali documentary wins Cannes award as one employee remains detained
A documentary on Afghan activist Zarca Yeftali wins a Cannes media award as one colleague remains detained by the Taliban.
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Taliban Calls for Machinekhana Site to Be Managed Under Its Own Rules
The Taliban has called for the historic Machinekhana site to be managed under its own policies and laws during restoration…
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Media Oversight Chief Says Journalism Is a ‘Trust’, Not Just Reporting News
Media oversight chief Sefullah Raed says journalism is a trust and journalists need intellectual, ideological and professional capacity.
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Turkmen Language Day Marked in Faryab with Cultural Figures from 10 Provinces
Turkmen Language Day was marked in Faryab province, with speakers urging the preservation and promotion of Turkmen language and culture.
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Afghan Media Criticise Ongoing Restrictions on Access to Information
Afghan media groups say restrictions on information access, delayed replies and pressure on women journalists are worsening reporting.
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AMSO Says Taliban Restrictions Have Severely Curbed Access to Information in Afghanistan
AMSO says Taliban restrictions have severely limited access to information in Afghanistan, with journalists facing pressure, arrests and censorship.
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Taliban Restrictions Make Access to Information Harder for Afghan Media, Journalists Say
Afghan journalists say Taliban restrictions have made access to information and independent reporting harder, reducing media freedom and transparency.