POLITICS — May 11, 2026

Book Evaluation Commission Approves 142 Titles

The Book Evaluation Commission of the Ministry of Information and Culture approved 142 book titles based on their alignment with Islamic and Afghan values.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News2 min read

Book Evaluation Commission Approves 142 Titles
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The Book Evaluation Commission of the Ministry of Information and Culture held a periodic meeting to review and approve publications. The session was led by Muhajir Farahi, the deputy for publication affairs of the ministry.

During the meeting, the commission approved 313 copies of 142 different titles, including both locally issued and imported works. Farahi stated that the approvals were based on the books' alignment with Islamic and Afghan values.

Among the approved works was a book titled "The Sayings of the High-Ranking Amir al-Mu'minin, may Allah protect him, in the Light of Sharia."

Additionally, the commission distributed ten books among its members for evaluation. These members are expected to provide reports on these titles at the next scheduled meeting.

Read the original reporting at Bakhtar News

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