CULTURE — June 22, 2026

Book Evaluation Commission Holds Regular Session

Led by Mohajer Farahi, the commission granted printing approval for books aligned with Islamic and Afghan values while deciding on 2,498 copies across 53 titles and referring ten others for further review.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News2 min read

Book Evaluation Commission Holds Regular Session
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The Book Evaluation Commission convened its regular session under the leadership of Mohajer Farahi, Deputy Minister of Publications at the Ministry of Information and Culture. The commission approved printing permissions for books that align with Islamic and Afghan values. It reached decisions on 2,498 copies across 53 titles of published and imported books.

Ten book copies were referred to commission members for additional review, with reports due at the next session. Discussions addressed the reprinting of books connected to the Directorate of Quran Writing and Bayhaqi Book Publishing, resulting in further decisions. The commission also examined lists of books from private publishing societies and, after receiving input from the Directorate of Publications, issued instructions to the relevant departments.

Read the original reporting at Bakhtar News

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Single official Afghan state media outlet (Bakhtar News) reports the commission session with named official (Mohajer Farahi), specific numbers (2,498 copies, 53 titles), and concrete procedural details; no conflicting sources.

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