ARMAN FM is one of several privately owned radio stations in Afghanistan. It broadcasts general entertainment shows in both of Afghanistan's official languages, Dari and Pashto. The station is also available on live stream on Arman FM's website.
History Arman FM takes its name from Arman (given name) and changed the Afghanistan's media landscape since launch early 2003. It became the country's first commercial radio station.
The station's attention boomed with its audiences' love to music and enthusiasm for change. Arman FM's programs were very diverse bringing to listeners the latest music from Afghanistan and around the world. The shows have been presented by some of the hottest and young RJs in the country including men and women. A format that was essential when the station launched with a style that is being replicated across competitive and governmental stations. Its entertainment-focused programs indicate the young global trends, featuring local, regional and international music. Chatting and engaging with the listeners and presenting the latest news, are also part of Arman FM's focus.
Radio has always been the most popular form of media in Afghanistan. Arman FM suspended its programs after the Taliban takeover on 15 August 2021 and started relaying Ariana News audio. It was back on air on 16 November, but following the Taliban's ban on music, musical programs were discontinued, entertainment programs reduced, western pop songs removed, and religious content was expanded.
Schedule (before August 15, 2021) Shows Presenter Timing Days Safay Saher Massood Sanjer & Homayon Danishyar 07:00 am Sat-Wed Subhe Arman Sima Safa 08:00 am Sat-Wed Masti Ajmal Noorzai 09:00 am Sat-Wed Nano Namak Laila 12:00 pm Sat-Wed Arman Farmaish Yalda Bahar 1:00 pm Sat-Wed Drive Hussna Azizy 03:00 pm Sat-Wed Josh Samim Rahnaward, Siar Matin 04:00 pm Sat-Wed Shame Arman Laila 06:00 pm Sat-Wed Shabe Ashiqan Hadia Hamdard & Masih 09:00 pm Wednesday Weekend Hussna Azizy 08:00 am Thursday Darman Hadia Hamdard 11:00 am Thursday Sound Central Cliff Tlender 01:00 pm Thursday MP4 Samim Rahnaward & Yalda Bahar 02:00 pm Thursday Meela Narwan Amiry & Dubbing Artist 08:00 am Friday Hits Forever Yalda Bahar 06:00 pm Friday Top 40 Yalda Bahar 02:00 pm Friday Top 40 Hussain Ali Saidi 2:00 am Saturday
RJs Ajmal Noorzai Hadia Hamdard Hamayon Danishyar Hussna Azizy Massood Sanjer Samim Rahnaward Siar Matin Sima Safa Yalda Bahar Laila
See also List of radio stations in Afghanistan
References
External links Arman FM