Zeitschrift für Massenkommunikation und Journalismus

History of Newspaper in Afghanistan

Abstract

Sabghatullah G

Afghanistan has been known one of the most unstable countries in the world for more than three decades. It has suffered from both foreign and civil wars and still it has been experiencing a tragic conflict across the country.

The core purpose of this study is to explore the history of newspapers in Afghanistan. In the past, there were many kings who ruled Afghanistan, and the new King was not interested to accept old publications of newspapers. Therefore, Afghanistan has witnessed many authors and companies of newspaper publications. However, due to limited time, this study covers a brief history of newspaper. Shamsul Nehar (known as a sunny day) was the first publication and newspapers in Afghanistan under the responsibility of Sayed Jamalodin Afghan.