«BBC News Persian and Afghan» is a television channel operated by the BBC World Service, a division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). It broadcasts news and current affairs programs in Persian and Pashto, primarily targeting audiences in Afghanistan and Iran. The channel's programming aims to provide independent and impartial news coverage of events in the region, as well as global news and analysis.
The channel's Persian language programming, known as BBC News Persian, launched in 2009, and the Pashto language programming, known as BBC Pashto, was added in 2010. The channel's content is produced by a team of journalists based in London and Kabul, Afghanistan.
«BBC News Persian and Afghan» is a significant source of news and information for audiences in Afghanistan and Iran, where access to independent media can be limited. The channel's commitment to providing unbiased and accurate reporting has earned it a reputation for credibility and trust among its viewers. It plays an important role in informing and engaging audiences on key issues affecting their lives and communities.