CultureDeputy Culture Minister Visits Historical Machin Khana Site in Kabul
Deputy Minister of Culture and Arts Mawlawi Atiqullah Azizi visited Kabul’s historical Machin Khana site to review new exhibitions, a military weapons museum, and a youth-built city model developed with the Aga Khan Cultural Foundation. He emphasized the importance of preserving historical landmarks as vital components of national identity.
ReliableInternational Traditional Wrestling Festival Concludes in Afghanistan
An international traditional wrestling festival concluded in Afghanistan after three days of competition, featuring 160 athletes from seven countries across Kurash, Rustam, and belt wrestling disciplines. Sports officials praised the event as a significant achievement for the country's athletic sector.
UnverifiedRTA Dari Program Metadata Lists Episode 112 of Darecha
The provided source contains only broadcast metadata for Episode 112 of the RTA Dari program "Darecha," with no accompanying article text or verifiable news content available for review.
ReliableThree-Day 50-Over Cricket Series Between Logar and Paktia Begins in Pul-e-Alam
A three-day 50-over cricket series between the Logar and Paktia provincial teams has begun at the Pul-e-Alam cricket ground. Officials from both provinces highlighted the tournament as a key initiative for fostering inter-provincial sports cooperation and developing domestic cricket.
ReliableFlash Floods Unearth Historical Artifacts in Ghazni Province
Flash floods in Ghazni province have uncovered a collection of historical artifacts, including ceramic water pipes and a fragmented stone inscription, which provincial officials have secured and transferred to a local museum.
ReliableInformation and Culture Minister Visits Bala Hissar Heritage Site in Kabul
Information and Culture Minister Sheikh Shir Ahmad Haqqani toured the Bala Hissar heritage site in Kabul, inspecting ongoing conservation projects and reaffirming government support for its preservation. Officials outlined artifact handling procedures and emphasized that protecting the historic complex is a shared national responsibility.
ReliableRegional Kurash and Traditional Martial Arts Tournament Opens in Kabul
A three-day regional Kurash and traditional martial arts tournament featuring approximately 160 athletes from seven countries has opened in Kabul. Taliban officials attended the opening ceremony, linking the event to improved security and regional unity amid ongoing restrictions on women's sports.
ReliableMaidan Wardak Team Wins Five-Province Under-14 Football Tournament in Logar
A five-day under-14 football tournament featuring teams from five provinces concluded in Logar, with Maidan Wardak’s Omid Watan team claiming first place. Provincial officials stated the event was organized to develop youth talent and promote sportsmanship across the region.
ReliableMinistry Reports Library Operations and Digitization Efforts on World Book Day
The Ministry of Information and Culture reported that 106 public libraries are operating nationwide and 180 titles were digitized last year, while Kabul booksellers noted rising youth interest in reading.
ReliableAfghan Singer Sharafat Parwani Confirms Second Marriage
Afghan singer Sharafat Parwani has publicly confirmed his second marriage and shared a wedding photo to address online rumors, while requesting privacy regarding his personal life. The announcement has renewed public discussion about his first wife and five children, who remain in Afghanistan following his 2021 evacuation to the United States.
ReliableInternational Traditional Wrestling Championships Open in Kabul
International traditional wrestling championships opened in Kabul, featuring athletes from six regional countries and drawing remarks from Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on peace and national progress. The event, which also includes Kurash and Sambo competitions, is being held over three days as part of broader efforts to promote regional cooperation and sports development.
ReliableAfghan Public Libraries Join ECO Committees to Advance Digitization and Research
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Information and Culture announced that public libraries will join ECO committees to enhance regional coordination and digitization efforts, alongside reporting progress in book approvals and archival preservation.
ReliableTaliban Censorship and Economic Hardship Strain Afghanistan’s Book Market on World Book Day
On World Book Day, Afghanistan’s literary sector faces strict Taliban censorship and economic hardship, with officials reporting dozens of denied publication permits and restricted imports from Iran. While overall readership has reportedly declined, Afghan girls continue to seek out literature despite the constraints.
UnverifiedCheragh Program Explores Jalal al-Din Muhammad Balkhi's Views on Human Nature
The national broadcaster RTA has aired a segment on its cultural program, Cheragh, examining the philosophical perspectives of Jalal al-Din Muhammad Balkhi regarding human nature. The broadcast explores the thirteenth-century poet’s historical writings and their relevance to contemporary discussions on human behavior.
ReliableAfghanistan Cricket Board Announces National T20 Cup to Begin in Kunduz on May 2
The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced that the third National T20 Cup will begin on May 2 in Kunduz province, featuring five regional teams in a 13-day tournament.
ReliableAfghanistan to Host International Kurash, Sambo and Traditional Wrestling Festival in Kabul
The Ministry of Olympic, Physical Education and Sports will host an international Kurash, Sambo, and traditional wrestling festival in Kabul on April 23, 2026, featuring over one hundred and sixty athletes from seven countries.
ReliableTraditional Poetry Symposium Gol Lala Held in Jawzjan Province
A traditional poetry symposium titled Gol Lala was held in Jawzjan province, drawing poets and writers from multiple regions. Officials highlighted the event focus on literary exchange, talent discovery, and cultural preservation.
ReliableMawlawi Zabihullah Mujahid Delivers Speech at Launch of Pormukhtag Website and 100th Issue of Argnama
Mawlawi Zabihullah Mujahid delivered a speech at a ceremony for the launch of the Pormukhtag website and the 100th issue of Argnama.
ReliableTwo Afghan Under-18 Athletes Win Bronze Medals at Asian Kurash Championships in Uzbekistan
Two Afghan under-18 athletes, Abdul Maroof Mohsini in the 55kg category and Rohullah Nazari, won bronze medals at the fifth edition of the Asian Kurash Championships in Urgench, Uzbekistan, held in memory of Pahlawan Mahmoud Khwarazmi.
ReliableMinistry of Information and Culture Committed to Preservation and Reconstruction of Historical Monuments
Khabib Ghafaran, spokesperson for the Ministry of Information and Culture of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, said the ministry completed reconstruction of 23 historical monuments in solar year 1404 across Kabul, Kandahar, Bamiyan, Laghman, Paktia, Paktika and Helmand provinces. He added that around 70 monuments were surveyed with 15 new artifacts registered and called for public cooperation to protect the country's rich cultural heritage on the International Day of Monuments.