About Us

Hasht-e-Subh Daily is an independent, non-profit, and the most popular newspaper in Afghanistan. Founded in June 2007 by prominent Afghan journalists and human rights defenders, Hasht-e-Subh focuses on citizen journalism and civic education. Hasht-e-Subh is well-known for its news and analytical approach to events and for providing a platform for conversations between people from different socio-political spheres. Hasht-e-subh strives to provide balanced and impartial information to the public, and to support democratic institutions and processes, human rights, and to be a voice for victims in the field of transitional justice. Human rights, justice, democracy, rule of law, and freedom of expression are five guiding principles of Hasht-e-Subh. 

In 2012, Hasht-e-Subh Daily was awarded the Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Award.

Publisher: Sanjar Sohail

Editor-in-Chief: Mohammad Moheq

English Editor: Faheema Eissar
Email: [email protected]

News Editor: Sakhi Khalid

For general outreach, email us at [email protected]