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 News — 2 min read

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.
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