The Afghan Times
The Afghan Times Launches New Initiative: “Know Their Stories” to Highlight the Plight of Afghan Children
The Afghan Times has announced the launch of a new initiative titled Know Their Stories, an effort aimed at amplifying…
Open Mic: Ep 3 with Husna Rafi – The Afghan Times Podcast
Welcome to the third episode of Open Mic – The Afghan Times Podcast, where we share inspiring stories of resilience, hope,…
Open Mic: Ep 2 with Heela Amanzai – The Afghan Times Podcast
Welcome to the second episode of Open Mic – The Afghan Times Podcast, where we share inspiring stories of resilience,…
The Taliban deferred inquiries on girls’ education “until further notice.”
The Taliban's Minister of Higher Education, Neda Mohammad Nadeem, announced on Sunday, August 25, that all inquiries regarding the reopening…
Taliban Enforces Ban on Women’s Voices and Public Visibility
In a move that underscores the Taliban's hardline governance, Afghanistan's ruling authorities have introduced stringent new vice laws, effectively banning…
Three years on from Taliban takeover, Afghan women pay the price
Three years ago, the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, dramatically altering the social and political landscape. The takeover marked the…
Widowed women in Afghanistan: Begging to survive in the heatwave of Nimruz province
In the heatwave of southwestern Afghanistan, the daily struggle for survival is etched in the faces of countless widowed women.…
Taliban Ordered Women in Kabul to Wear Hijab: “To Save Young Men from Fitna, or Falling into Sin”
The Taliban's Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice announced today, that the ministry's ombudsmen discussed…
Taliban Forces Closure of Women-Only Restaurants: The Last Haven for Afghan Women Workers Under Threat
In Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, the closure of these women-run small restaurants is a significant setback. Since their return to power in…
Triumph Over Adversity: Afghan Women Athletes to Shine at Paris Olympics
The upcoming Paris Olympics will witness three remarkable Afghan women representing their country despite women athletes facing severe adversity under…
Afghan women and girls join online study programs despite Taliban’s ban on female education
The providers report strong demand from Afghan women for English language, science, and business courses. This surge follows the Taliban's…
University entrance exam in Afghanistan: a significant decrease in participants
The Kankoor (Afghan university entrance exam) process for universities and higher education institutions in 34 provinces of Afghanistan has concluded.…
The child labour crisis in Afghanistan: the Taliban’s ban on women‘s right to work increases child labour and poverty
“If I go to school, my family will have nothing to eat,” said Johar. “I am the sole breadwinner for…
Open Mic: Ep 1 with Marwa Hoshmand – The Afghan Times podcast
Welcome to the first episode of Open Mic – The Afghan Times Podcast, where we share inspiring stories of resilience, hope,…
Afghan Women Face Serious Challenges Amid Flooding
Maqsooda and her daughters now drink as little water as possible during the day. They prefer to spend hours in…