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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ซ Pajhwok Afghan News

Afghanistan · EN · https://pajhwok.com

About Pajhwok Afghan News

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Pajhwok Afghan News was founded in 2003 by Danish Karokhel and established as a news agency in April 2004. It is wholly owned and operated by Afghans and states it has no political affiliations.

Pajhwok Afghan News claims to be Afghanistan's largest independent news agency, committed to impartiality and professional journalism, and aims to promote transparency and accountability. However, the media environment in Afghanistan under Taliban rule is severely restricted, with the country consistently ranking among the worst for press freedom by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). RSF reports indicate heavy censorship, prohibitions on direct criticism of the Taliban, and requirements for media outlets to air state-approved content. Pajhwok acknowledges that safety concerns may prevent it from reporting all sides of a story or delaying publication. Ground.news assigns an 'unknown' media bias and factuality rating to Pajhwok Afghan News. While the outlet has a history of investigative reporting, including a past controversy where it faced government scrutiny for reporting on an alleged bribery scandal, the current authoritarian context significantly constrains its editorial independence

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Tashkent, Doha hold talks on Afghanistan

- Uzbekistan and Qatar held talks in Tashkent regarding Afghanistan. - Discussions focused on bilateral cooperation and support for Afghanistan's sustainable development. - Both nations reaffirmed theโ€ฆ

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3 arrested over motorcycle theft in Herat

- Three individuals were arrested in Herat, Afghanistan, for stealing six motorcycles. - The suspects confessed to altering vehicle registration documents and chassis numbers. - Security forces recoveโ€ฆ

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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