POLITICS — April 19, 2026

Islamic Emirate Unveils Pormukhtag Website as New Information Bank for Afghan Media

The Islamic Emirate unveiled the Pormukhtag website as an information bank to supply Afghan media with accurate details of its achievements and counter propaganda. The ceremony, coinciding with the 100th issue of Arg Page, included calls for greater media support and facilities from officials and journalists' representatives.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Ariana News — corroborated by Hurriyat2 min read

Islamic Emirate Unveils Pormukhtag Website as New Information Bank for Afghan Media
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Kabul - High-ranking officials of the Islamic Emirate unveiled the 'Pormukhtag' website at the Arg, launching it as a new information bank for Afghan media.

The event coincided with the 100th issue of the 'Arg Page'.

Islamic Emirate spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said the Information Bank aims to provide the media with easy access to accurate and documented information about the Islamic Emirate's achievements and progress. He noted that it would help in countering enemy propaganda.

Mujahid stated that every step taken in the field of information has a positive impact on the lives of the people and the system. He urged spokespersons of Islamic Emirate institutions to submit timely and accurate information to the bank.

Dr. Wase, head of the Prime Minister's Office, emphasized the role of information in society and the Islamic Emirate's commitment to supporting the media and sharing information without censorship.

Hujatullah Mujaddadi, head of the Free Journalists Union of Afghanistan, praised the media's professionalism during what he described as Pakistan's aggression. He called for more facilities for the media, enhancements to press freedom and the pardon of detained journalists.

Latif Nazari, deputy minister of economy, spoke on the importance of the media in conveying the progress of the country.

Read the original reporting at Ariana News

Reliability assessment

Two independent sources corroborate the core event of the official ceremony launching the Pormukhtag/Information Bank for Afghan media along with consistent key statements from Zabiullah Mujahid on its purpose to counter propaganda and aid media access. Additional details in one report do not contradict the other.

The source language reads straight.

Across the newsrooms

Where reports agree

  • The Islamic Emirate unveiled/created the Pormukhtag website/Information Bank as a resource for media to access accurate and documented information about its achievements.
  • Zabiullah Mujahid addressed the ceremony and stated that accurate information prevents enemy propaganda and that every step in information dissemination positively impacts people's lives and the system.
  • The Information Bank is to be used by media as a reliable source, and spokespersons must provide timely information to it.
  • The event took place on the same day (described as today/Sunday) with participation of Islamic Emirate officials.

Where reports differ

  • Ariana News provides extensive coverage including speeches by Dr. Wase, Hujatullah Mujaddadi (including call for journalist pardons and mention of Pakistan aggression), and Latif Nazari; Hurriyat focuses exclusively on Zabiullah Mujahid's remarks.
  • Ariana News titles and frames the event primarily around the 'Pormukhtag' website unveiling, while Hurriyat frames it around the opening of the 100th issue of Arg Page and the Information Bank.

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PoliticsPormukhtag, Zabiullah Mujahid, Information Bank, Islamic Emirate, Afghan media

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