11 July 2010 - Voice of Arghandab (Arghandab Zhagh) is the latest local radio station in Arghandab district, recently launched by Toryali Wesa, the Kandahar Provincial Governor and district officials.

The Government-run radio station will initially broadcast for seven hours each day with the intention to expand programming to 12 hours in the future.

Arghandab is located in the north of Kandahar city and is known for its fruits, especially its spicy pomegranates.

Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Kandahar’s Governor, Toryali Wesa said, “it is the obligation of local authorities to keep citizens up-to-date on Government activities and policies. The people of Arghandab will now be able to share their concerns and ideas with local authorities through this station.”

Arghandab’s district Governor, Abdul Jabbar Marghani, called the inauguration of Arghandab radio “a major achievement” for the people of Arghandab, adding that, by establishing this station, the people of Arghandab will get the latest information on development, reconstruction and other activities in Kandahar.

Arghandab Zhagh, which can be found on FM 101.4, aims to raise public awareness and promote cultural and social ties among the local population.

By Mujeeb Rahman, UNAMA