Sheikh Mohammad Khalid Hanfi, the Taliban’s Minister for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice and Complaints Hearing, met with several media officials, journalists, and local media representatives during his visit to Herat province. He stressed adherence to professional standards as well as religious and national values in the dissemination of information.<\/p>\n
According to a report by Bakhtar News Agency, Mr. Hanfi appreciated the work of the media at this gathering and called for sustained cooperation between responsible institutions and media outlets. He also emphasized attention to the challenges faced by journalists and the need to strengthen coordination among media offices and institutions.<\/p>\n
Mawlawi Ahmadullah Muttaqi, head of Herat’s Information and Culture Department, described the media as an important tool for raising awareness and a bridge connecting the people with authorities. He stated that the department is striving to create a professional and effective environment for media activities in the province.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Shamil Ahmad Mashal, head of the Media Support and Supervision Committee in Herat, highlighted the necessity for greater coordination between responsible bodies and media, as well as addressing the existing challenges faced by journalists.<\/p>\n
This meeting takes place amid increasing restrictions and strict regulations imposed by the Taliban on media activities in recent years. These measures have raised concerns among journalists and freedom of expression advocates, reinforcing the urgent need to secure a safe and free working environment for the media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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