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Afghanistan · EN · https://pajhwok.com

About Pajhwok Afghan News

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Pajhwok Afghan News was founded in 2003, established as a news agency in 2004, by Danish Karokhel and Afghan journalists. It is wholly owned and operated by Afghans and claims to have no political affiliations.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and Freedom House consistently rank Afghanistan among the worst countries for press freedom, noting severe restrictions, censorship, and risks to journalists under Taliban rule. Media outlets are subject to intrusive monitoring, forced to air state-approved content, and direct criticism of the Taliban is prohibited, leading to widespread self-censorship. While Pajhwok Afghan News has a history of independent reporting and its director received a CPJ International Press Freedom Award in 2008, the current environment significantly compromises its editorial independence. Biasly rates its reliability as 'Limited'. Readers should compare its coverage with other sources due to the constrained media environment.

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Etisalat rebrands as e& Afghanistan

- Etisalat Afghanistan has rebranded as e& Afghanistan, signaling a strategic shift towards expanded digital services. - The rebranding ceremony in Kabul was attended by officials, partners, and emploโ€ฆ

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IEA Approves Herat City Master Plan

- The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has approved a comprehensive master plan for Herat city. - The plan, developed over two years, includes land-use zoning, a new city development, road network expanโ€ฆ

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Fuel prices up, gold, gas down in Kabul

- Fuel prices in Kabul increased this past week, while the Afghan currency slightly depreciated against the US dollar. - Prices for liquefied gas, Indian sugar, and gold saw declines, with most basic โ€ฆ

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US open World Cup campaign with 4-1 win over Paraguay

- The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their FIFA World Cup opener, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice. - Balogun's early goal was disallowed for offside, but he later scored twice, with Malik Tโ€ฆ

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Final round of 1405 Kankor set for June 12 in Kabul

- The final round of Afghanistan's Kankor university entrance exam is scheduled for June 12 in Kabul. - This round is for applicants who missed previous exams, high school graduates, and evening faculโ€ฆ

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UK foreign secretary to visit China, India

- British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is scheduled to visit China and India this week. - The visits will address global issues including the Strait of Hormuz, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the Ebolaโ€ฆ

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Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 1, injure 23

- Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday. - The strikes damaged residential buildings and infrastructure, killing one person and injuring 23. - Ukrainian Prโ€ฆ