Afghan authorities suspend BBC FM radio broadcasts across country
Afghan officials suspended BBC FM radio broadcasts nationwide on Tuesday after citing repeated violations.
BBC statement on suspension
A BBC spokesperson stated that millions of people rely on the broadcaster for accurate news. The organization said it is working with authorities to resolve the situation.
Taliban ministry explanation
Khubib Ghufran from the Information and Culture ministry said activities were suspended for the time being. He attributed the decision to repeated violations committed by the BBC but did not elaborate on specific details.
Alternative broadcasting methods
The BBC World Service continues to deliver Pashto, Dari, and English programming through other channels. These alternative platforms include shortwave radio, mediumwave radio, satellite television, and online digital services.
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- Business Recorder
- Dawn
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