Pajhwok Afghan News

Pajhwok Afghan News

@pajhwok

Nationwide news agency covering Afghanistan with staff of 100+

Kabul, Afghanistan https://pajhwok.com/ Joined 2009-07-24 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

1,013,989

Followers

425

Following

162,946

Tweets

22.0

Avg Engagement

1,784

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @pajhwok's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mega Influencer (1M+)
  • Account Age:2009-07-24
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Kabul, Afghanistan

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:21.3
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:0.7
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

On average, Pajhwok's tweets receive 362 likes and 20 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. The verified status may contribute to a more stable and credible audience interaction.

21.3

Avg Likes/Tweet

0.7

Avg Retweets/Tweet

69,254

Total Likes

2,391

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

11

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

23

75th Percentile

641

Top Tweet

0.02

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Long Tail

Engagement Pattern

Mix of hits and regular posts

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

99.2%

Original

0.1%

Replies

0.6%

Retweets

0.2%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.0%

With Media

99.8%

With Links

0.8%

With #Tags

1.2%

With @Mentions

0.1%

With Emojis

63

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.0

Reply/Original Ratio

0.26

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Consistent

Regular posting cadence

70.7%

Weekday Posts

29.3%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#afghanistan (9) #afgvpak (7) #afghanatalan (3) #earthquake (2) #sasakawa (2) #breaking (2) #trumparraignment (1) #kabul (1) #lobabarangrawri (1) #ramadan (1)

Most Mentioned

@pajhwok (19) @therealpcb (3) @acbofficials (3) @un (2) @penpath1 (2) @unamanews (2) @ab_raqeeb (2) @us4afghanpeace (2) @shaidaabdali (2) @newyorker (1)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 3,223 (99%)
Replies 3 (0%)
Retweets 19 (1%)
Quote Tweets 5 (0%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 19 retweets (1% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The audience primarily consists of individuals interested in Afghan news and current events. The platform attracts a broad audience due to its national coverage and verified status.

Below Average

Audience Quality

43.2%

Suspicion Index

67.0%

Low-Quality %

3

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

79.3%

Empty Bio

73.9%

<10 Tweets

1.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

77.1%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

98.7%

No URL

54.7%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

18,486,545

Total Potential Reach

3

Median Follower Reach

16

75th Percentile Reach

0.6%

>1K followers

0.1%

>10K followers

0.0%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

7.2%

Creators

3,601 accounts

18.9%

Consumers

9,471 accounts

73.9%

Dormant

36,928 accounts

31

Verified Followers

0.06% of total

1.1%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.04

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Afghanistan (2,695) Pakistan (127) Kabul (99) Kabul Afghanistan (79) Peshawar, Pakistan (79) کابل (68) افغانستان (66) Islamabad, Pakistan (62) Dubai, United Arab Emirates (56) London, England (50)

47

Verified Followers

0.05% of total

2,806

Protected Accounts

2.81% of total

1 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,105,366 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@SediqSediqqi 664,979 Spokesperson Politics, Afghanistan, Communication
@IamMzilikazi 544,693 Musician Pan-African music, Album, Rise
@Havenlust 292,138 Photographer Photography, Travel, Art
@bsarwary 248,167 Journalist Afghans, Journalism, Middlebury
@DrAnarkaliH 216,747 Politician Politics, Afghanistan, Parliament
@Hedayatullah111 210,340 - -
@AbdulhaiYousaf3 181,302 Influencer -
@HikmatAmarkhill 141,517 - -
@IslamYarZadran2 133,011 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

afghanistan (779) love (550) afghan (393) student (349) life (331) allah (263) journalist (230) university (217) stophazaragenocide (216) human (185)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#stophazaragenocide (208) #afghanistan (17) #afghan (10) #letafghangirlslearn (9) #freeafghanistan (8) (7) #writer (6) #افغانستان (6) #کوس (5) #سیکس (5)

21,655

Followers With Bio

78,345

Followers Without Bio

21.66%

% With Bio

78.34%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

2,204

Combined Engagement

2,097

Total Likes

107

Total Retweets

441

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

0%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Afghanistan News Government Updates International Relations
Pajhwok Afghan News
@pajhwok

چينایۍ ګوچين کمپنۍ وايي، که د افغانستان د لیتیم کان کېندنې قرارداد دوی ته وسپارل شي، لس میلیارد ډالره پانګونه په کې کوي او هم په سالنګ کې یو بل نوی تونل جوړوي. https://t.co/2KVX9H1gib

2023-04-13
Retweets: 43 Likes: 598 Engagement: 641
Pajhwok Afghan News
@pajhwok

ملي دفاع وزارت وایي، د هوایي ځواک د تخنیکي ټیم مسلکي انجینرانو د هڅو په پایله کې یوه «Mi – 17» روسي او یوه «UH60»  بلک هاک امریکایي چورلکه ترمیم شوې او ازمایښتي الوتنې یې په بریاليتوب سره ترسره کړې. https://t.co/ZkyzX65CWs

2023-04-13
Retweets: 13 Likes: 386 Engagement: 399
Pajhwok Afghan News
@pajhwok

د پاسپورټ ریاست عمومي رییس مولوی عبدالکریم حسیب: د پاسپورټونو د وېش لړۍ له راتلونکې چهارشنبې ( دکب په لسمه) بیا پیلیږي. https://t.co/i8ycMrc9C1

2023-02-23
Retweets: 10 Likes: 389 Engagement: 399
Pajhwok Afghan News
@pajhwok

د تورخم دروازه د امارت له لوري وتړل شوه د تورخم کمیسار مولوي محمد صدیق وایي، چې د تورخم دروازه هر ډول تګ راتګ او ټرانزیټی او سوداګریزو موټرو پرمخ تړل شوې ده. کمیسار زیاتوي چې پاکستاني اړخ په خپلو کړو ژمنو وفا نه ده کړې او دروازه د ا،ا،ا مشرانو له هدایت سره سمه وتړل شوه. https://

2023-02-19
Retweets: 17 Likes: 381 Engagement: 398
Pajhwok Afghan News
@pajhwok

پوهنې وزارت په داسې حال کې تر دوولسم ټولګي د هلکانو او نجونو زده‌کوونکو لپاره د جامو لایحه جوړه کړې او د نظرپوښتنې لپاره یې اړوندو ریاستونو ته استولې چې له شپږم ټولګي پورته د نجونو زده‌کړې ځنډول شوې دي. https://t.co/3B4LODk6n0

2023-04-06
Retweets: 24 Likes: 343 Engagement: 367

Key Insights & Takeaways

Pajhwok's content often includes major international and national developments in Afghanistan. The agency frequently collaborates with government officials and institutions for updates. It maintains a professional tone and focuses on factual reporting.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 1,013,989
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @pajhwok reveals an growing Twitter presence with 1,013,989 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 22.0 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025