Khobaib Ghufran, spokesperson for the Ministry of Information and Culture, told TOLOnews that since the return of the Islamic Emirate to power, more than 50 media outlets have renewed their licenses, and several others have newly commenced operations.

The spokesperson added that these media outlets include 6 television stations, 30 radio stations, and 20 print media outlets.

Ghufran stated: "Since the rise of the Islamic Emirate, approximately 56 media outlets have either been newly registered with the Ministry of Information and Culture or have renewed their licenses."

He pledged that in addition to supporting the media, the Ministry of Information and Culture is also working towards strengthening the media landscape in the country. 

According to Ghufran, media outlets should operate within the framework of Islamic values, Afghan culture, and the policies of the Islamic Emirate.

Regarding this, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Information and Culture said: "The Ministry of Information and Culture is making efforts because it is the only address for the media, and it considers it necessary to support the existing media in Afghanistan, work towards their strengthening, and develop programs to make media outlets principled and standard."

Meanwhile, several organizations supporting media and journalists are urging the Islamic Emirate to provide greater support to the media.

Hojatullah Mujadadi, the head of the Afghanistan Independent Journalists Association, told TOLOnews: "We hope that with the ratification of the media law, access to information, and the support of the international community for Afghan media, the situation will improve more than ever before."

Reporter Dawood Mubarakoglu stated: "Steps must be taken to preserve the position and role of the media in society, and legal support should be provided for media activities and freedom of the press."

Media and journalist support organizations have also emphasized the finalization of the Public Media Law; however, the Ministry of Information and Culture has stated that after review and changes, the Public Media Law will be finalized and ratified by the leader of the Islamic Emirate.