Culture
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Turkey Completes Restoration of Mahmoud of Ghazni’s Tomb in Afghanistan
Turkey has completed restoring Mahmoud of Ghazni’s tomb in Afghanistan, with officials holding an inauguration ceremony at the historic site.
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Afghanistan’s Endangered Languages Face Extinction Amid Cultural and Political Pressures
Afghanistan’s minority languages like Urmoori and Pashayi face extinction due to migration, poverty, and lack of support. Urgent action is…
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Taliban Officials Represent Afghanistan at ECO Library Summit in Turkey
Afghan Taliban officials attended the ECO library summit in Turkey, discussing library issues amid ongoing cultural and educational challenges at…
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Pakistani Police Detain Afghan Journalist in Islamabad Amid Crackdown
Pakistani police have detained Afghan journalist Noorullah Akbari in Islamabad amid a broader crackdown on Afghan migrants and rising Pakistan-Taliban…
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Taliban Hosts Poetry Contest in Helmand to Promote Leader’s Decree
Taliban hosts a poetry event in Helmand to promote decree No. 17, amid rising concerns over cultural restrictions across Afghanistan.
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Afghan State TV in Paktia Halts Broadcasts Amid Taliban Image Ban
Taliban bans images of living beings, forcing Afghan TV in Paktia off air and curbing media freedom in 22 provinces,…
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Uzbek Language Restored on Jawzjan University Sign After Backlash
Taliban reinstates Uzbek on Jawzjan University sign following public backlash over earlier removal, amid ongoing concerns over linguistic discrimination.
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Iran Criticizes Taliban’s UNESCO Bid for Behzad Miniature Painting
Iran urges dialogue after Taliban proposes UNESCO listing of Behzad's miniature art in Afghanistan's name, citing shared cultural heritage.
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Uzbek Language Removed from Jawzjan University Signboard
Taliban removes Uzbek from Jawzjan University sign, sparking criticism over discrimination against Afghanistan's Turkic-speaking communities.
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Former Afghan President Karzai Urges Taliban to Reopen Schools and Universities for Girls
Hamid Karzai urges the Taliban to reopen schools and universities for Afghan girls, stressing the importance of education for peace…