MOIC Delegation Visits Parwan to Assess Historical Sites and Tourism Facilities

Saadullah Asad, an adviser to the Deputy Ministry for Tourism, Finance and Administration at the Ministry of Information and Culture, visited Parwan Province with a delegation and met with Mawlawi Shams-ul-Haq Siddiqi, the provincial director of information and culture, at his office.

The meeting covered the directorate’s activities, Parwan’s historical and tourist sites, and the provision of necessary facilities for visitors.

The visit aimed to assess the condition of historical and tourist sites, identify the facilities needed by visitors, and take practical steps to promote and develop tourism.

The delegation also visited the historic Jabal al-Siraj Palace, where it identified suitable locations for a mosque, restaurant and canteen to provide residents and tourists with places to pray, rest and access other essential facilities.

Mr Asad said the Ministry of Information and Culture was working to establish a mosque for prayer, a dedicated children’s play and recreation area, a volleyball court, a restaurant and a canteen at the palace in the near future.

14 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 
26 oct 2026