The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) says that as more languages disappear around the world, linguistic diversity is increasingly at risk. Marking International Mother Language Day, the organization highlighted the urgent need to protect and promote the world’s many languages.
The Department for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in Parwan says it has burned nearly 500 musical instruments in the province.
A grand cultural gathering was held in Kabul to honor the enduring legacy of two prominent historical and literary figures, Amir Ali-Shir Nava’i and Zahir-ud-Din Muhammad Babur.
The meeting was held on Thursday (Feb. 12), during which various issues were discussed. Among the topics raised was a directive from the leadership of the Islamic Emirate stating that signboards written in Pashto, Dari or Uzbek before its return to power should remain unchanged and that their language must not be altered.
Officials from the Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC) under the Islamic Emirate say that the restoration of Afghanistan’s historical, cultural, and ancient sites is one of the ministry’s top priorities.
With a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in public administration and sociology, Farshad Omari, 30, views his writing as a means to assist his peers and bring about societal change.
MONITORING (SW) – In the past, coffee was associated with increased health risks. But research from the last decade finds that drinking coffee may actually
A number of young individuals in Ghazni say that due to unpleasant customs and high dowry demands among families, they have been engaged for a long time without being able to hold their wedding ceremonies.
Afghan female entrepreneurs highlight that the exhibitions provide them with valuable marketing opportunities, calling for increased attention to this area.
TALUQAN CITY (SW) – Residents of Dasht-e Qala in Takhar are calling on the de-facto officials to restore the Ay Khanum Spring, expressing concern over its deteriorating condition and the surrounding walls.
KABUL (SW) – Financial constraints and cultural norms remain the main obstacles for the youths when it comes to settling down with a married life, Salam Watandar has found in a series of interviews.
KABUL (SW) – In a series of interviews with 26 women across several provinces, 19 women said that their male family members do not assist them with household tasks especially during significant occasions like Eid that increases stress and feelings of being overlooked.
