Several media advocacy organizations have called on the interim government to ratify the Public Media Law.

Officials from some of these organizations, who attended the fifth anniversary of the establishment of a news agency, also urged the interim government and the international community to extend more support to domestic media outlets in Afghanistan.

Mohammad Sangar Amirzada, founder of Roydad News Agency, stated: “There is talk, but the necessary support for media is not seen. An assessment should be conducted to identify which media outlets are active and intend to continue operating under Afghanistan’s current conditions.”

Abdul Qadeem Viyar, head of the Committee for Journalists’ Safety, said: “Last year, we provided financial assistance to 200 journalists who were facing financial difficulties.”

Hujatullah Mujadidi, head of the Afghan Independent Journalists’ Union (AIJA), commented: “Media can introduce the benefits of domestic products to the public, encouraging people toward self-sufficiency and the use of local products instead of foreign goods.”

Additionally, business representatives at the event emphasized the critical role of media in raising public awareness.

Abdul Salam Kohi, legal and policy advisor for the Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said: “Media plays an important role in enlightening public opinion.”

Earlier, the acting Minister of Information and Culture announced in a meeting with journalists in Paktia that the previous Public Media Law aligns with Sharia and the principles of the Islamic Emirate. He stated that, with minor adjustments, it would soon be made available to media outlets.