POLITICS — April 19, 2026
Islamic Emirate Launches Parmukhtag Website as Information Bank for Its Activities
The Islamic Emirate launched the Parmukhtag website to provide official information on its activities and counter propaganda during a ceremony that also unveiled an informational book on media and the 100th issue of the Arg Letter. Officials including Zabiullah Mujahid and Dr. Abdul Wasee committed to sharing information without censorship, though journalists have reported restrictions on media freedom and access along with the detention of several colleagues.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — corroborated by RTA and Hurriyat — 2 min read

The Islamic Emirate unveiled the Parmukhtag website as an information bank aimed at providing details on its activities and achievements while preventing propaganda against it. The launch occurred at a ceremony where an informational book on Afghanistan's media and the 100th issue of the Arg Letter were also presented.
Spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said the website was established by the Government Information and Media Center. He explained that it would offer precise information to the media, comprehensively outline the Islamic Emirate's accomplishments, and serve as a tool to counter propaganda.
Dr. Abdul Wasee, Head of the Prime Minister's Office, stated that the Islamic Emirate is committed to providing information without censorship. Wasee stressed the importance of public awareness and the government's support for media outlets to ensure the public receives timely updates.
The event brought together senior Islamic Emirate officials including Sheikh Noor ul Haq Anwar, Mullah Atiqullah Azizi, Dr. Abdul Latif Nazari, and Hajiullah Majidi, head of the Free Journalists Union, along with media leaders. Attendees praised the new resources for promoting transparency, countering enemy propaganda, and improving cooperation between the government and the media.
Meanwhile, journalists in Afghanistan report facing restrictions on information access and a lack of media freedom. A number of journalists have fled the country or been detained, with particular concern expressed regarding the situation of Shakib Nazari, Hamid Farhadi, and Bashir Hatif.
Read the original reporting at Hasht-e Subh →
Reliability assessment
All three sources corroborate the core event of the Parmukhtag website launch and associated ceremony with on-record statements from named Taliban officials (Zabihullah Mujahid and Dr. Abdul Wasee). Differing perspectives (critical independent outlet vs official/state-aligned) and variation in details/emphasis do not undermine confirmation of the event itself; RTA offers the most comprehensive attendee list while Hasht-e Subh adds separate context on media conditions.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Hasht-e Subh: 'fear of revenge by this group' (emotional framing of journalists' motivations); 'concerning physical and mental conditions' (mild advocacy highlighting poor detainee welfare).
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- The Islamic Emirate/Taliban held an event to launch the Parmukhtag (Progress) website as an official information bank and data source for media and public on government performance and achievements.
- Zabihullah Mujahid and Dr. Abdul Wasee both spoke at the event about the importance of information management, public awareness, and using the website to share accurate information.
- The website and related initiatives are intended to help counter or prevent enemy propaganda and allow tracking of achievements.
- The Islamic Emirate claims to support media and provide timely information to the public.
Where reports differ
- Hasht-e Subh reports the event alongside critical context of media restrictions, lack of freedom of expression, and specific journalist detentions under the Taliban, while Hurriyat and RTA present uniformly positive statements with no mention of these issues.
- Hurriyat emphasizes commitment to 'information without censorship', which contrasts with Hasht-e Subh's reporting on complaints of restricted access.
- RTA provides extensive details on multiple attendees and additional unveiled items (informational book, Arg Letter), which are not mentioned in the other two sources.
- RTA and Hurriyat use official terminology like 'Islamic Emirate' and frame all statements positively, while Hasht-e Subh uses 'Taliban' and includes journalist complaints.
Filed by 3 outlets
Hasht-e Subh
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Framed
RTA
Reported straight
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Hurriyat
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Politics — Parmukhtag Website, Zabihullah Mujahid, Abdul Wasee, Taliban Media Policy, Afghanistan Journalism
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