Afghanistan produces all kinds of media including news, culture, education, and religion. But most of it’s smuggled, and most of the news broadcasts and websites that are accessible inside Afghanistan are those disseminated by the government, so you’re better off staying informed with a foreign news outlet.
In Kabul, you can also enjoy daily shows broadcast by Germany’s ZDF and Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya, or visit India’s News18 to get a real taste of the world. Or, for even more foreign-language entertainment, check out Deutsche Welle’s free podcasts on Apple Music.
Afghanistan is still far from a functioning democracy, but is a country where free speech is well-established, as is access to a broad range of media and entertainment.
Despite being Afghanistan’s number one fan, we do have a few suggestions for those of you who are in the middle of a flight or the car on your way to work. Let’s watch with some curiosity – and appreciation – of Afghanistan News. Afghanistan News is part of the Information Services Department of the Office of the President. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author.
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(CNN) – The latest news out of Afghanistan is that the US military has started its withdrawal from the country. America’s longest war is coming to an end, but Afghanistan News will continue.
Afghanistan is still far from a functioning democracy, but is a country where free speech is well-established, as is access to a broad range of media and entertainment.
Today, more and more Afghans are leaving the country, and about a million Afghans are already living in exile in neighboring Pakistan, Iran, and elsewhere. The best way to keep up with what’s happening in Afghanistan and keep up-to-date on the rapidly changing country is to visit afghanistandardaily.com and read the news through a foreign news outlet.
Afghanistan News is part of the Information Services Department of the Office of the President. We are a source of news for the Afghan people, not an extension of the Taliban or other anti-government forces.
Most of the stories and programs that we publish are in English. The publications on other subjects are a reflection of Afghan realities and events, but offer a unique perspective on the world.
Founded in 1997 by Hameed Gul, Afghan News has grown to become the biggest independent daily publication in Afghanistan.
Our foreign reporters cover international news, events, and other happenings as if Afghanistan is the only nation in the world, and provides a range of Afghan perspectives and opinions.
Based in the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul, the daily news magazine offers the best of Afghan life, a picture of the country from every point of view.
All the news, the features and the events, are documented through the medium of multimedia reports, video and pictures.
Achieving our goal of a truly independent, objective, and broad-based news coverage of the Afghan story, our journalists receive training from CNN, Al Jazeera, the BBC, USAID, and our other partners.