Balkh’s famous Nine-Domed Mosque faced with destruction
MAZAR-E-SHARIF (SW) – The Nine-Domed Mosque in Balkh, which was known as the “Fire Temple of Nobahar” in the past, is now facing the danger of
Category: Arts & Culture
Books publishers denied license renewals for two years
KABUL (SW) – The Afghanistan Publishers Union say that in the last two years, the Ministry of Information and Culture has not renewed the licenses
MoIC vows to publish books for struggling writers
KABUL (SW) – Officials of the Ministry of Information and Culture have vowed to publish books and other unpublished works for free for writers who have economic
Local media in Samangan facing existential crisis
QALA-E-NAU (SW) – Multiple factors have forced the local media in Samangan prove to face a grim existential crisis. Officials and employees of a number
Presence of female professionals further diminish in media outlets
KABUL (SW)) – During interviews with the officials of 55 media outlets in the country, Salam Watandar found that the presence of women in these
Goldsmiths in Samangan quitting the trade
QALA-E-NAU (SW) – A number of goldsmiths in Samangan say that the buying and selling of gold in this province has decreased significantly and for
Sar-e-Pul’s Ring of King attracts thousands of tourists
SAR-E-PUL (SW) – The “Angust-e-Shah” or Ring of King is a natural attraction spot that hosts thousands of domestic tourists in Sar-e-Pul province on regular
Female journalists in remote provinces hard hit by restrictions
KABUL (SW) – Although the extent of restrictions on the activities of female journalists and media workers is not the same in all provinces, these
New media law on the cards
KABUL (SW) – Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, said in an interview with Salam Watandar that the media law in the country
Bala Hisar in Paktia sustains damages due to rains
GARDIZ (SW) – The historic Bala Hisar Fort in Paktia province has sustained damages due to the ongoing spate of heavy rains, said officials. The
“Saib Rakhsh” cultural festival held in Badakhshan
FAIZABAD (SW) – The “Saib Rakhsh” cultural festival has been held in Bharak district of Badakhshan province.
Herat’s once booming Shal Bafi in recession
HERAT CITY (SW) – Shal Bafi or Sha’ar Bafi is one of the ancient professions of the people of Herat was once very important and famous with shawls, scarves, handkerchiefs, and various fine fabrics produced from thin silk threads, but now the industry is in recession.
