Afghanistan, Feb. 14 -- Written By: Tabasum Nasiry
February 13 marks World Radio Day, celebrating one of the oldest mass media forms. Despite the rise of visual and electronic media, radio remains popular in Afghanistan, especially in remote areas, maintaining a strong following.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has emphasized that radio connects communities and amplifies the voices of different groups to address shared challenges.
In 2011, UNESCO declared February 13 as World Radio Day, and since then, the day has been celebrated annually to honor radio's role in society.
Mohammad, a resident of Kabul, shared with Khaama Press that he has been listening to the radio for over two decades, spe...