Raheen, reminded the audience that Afghanistan's first newspaper, Shams-ul-Nahar, was established in Kabul 137 years ago.

UNESCO: Communication and Information

Sayed Makhdum Raheen, Minister of Information and Culture and Mr. Edgar Sharuk, Officer-In-Charge, UNESCO Kabul Office, signed the plan of operations on 18 March in Kabul to officially commence work on the project.

UNESCO: A new phase for the preservation of Afghan World Heritage

Afghan Authorities, including Mr. Sayed Makhdum Raheen, Minister of Information and Culture and Mr. Sultan Husain Hesari, Minister of Urban Development and national and international experts from different agencies and universities discussed the current condition of cultural heritage in Afghanistan and spotlighted the necessary steps to be taken in the future.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN KABUL