The increase in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in various sectors has sparked growing concerns among students, educators and media professionals in Afghanistan, who have called for “responsible use” of its technologies. While AI is widely praised for its efficiency, innovation …
Women across Afghanistan are being denied access to basic services simply because of what they are wearing. Strict dress requirements for women has become a matter of policing and control in the country following the Taliban’s return to power in …
KABUL — Afghanistan is facing a new wave of restrictions as the recently enacted “Criminal Court Code” comes into full effect across all provinces. This law, ratified by leadership in January 2026, targets family privacy and women’s mobility, marking a …
When I was a child, I dreamed of becoming a journalist. I loved learning, reading, and writing stories. I believed education was the way to shape my future. My love for journalism came from seeing the difference it made and …
In Kabul, as winter sets in and the climate gets colder, residents struggle with polluted air. These days, the capital’s air quality has deteriorated to the point where it has become one of the most polluted cities in the world, …
Newsrooms around the world are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support daily work, changing how stories are produced and distributed. Since the release of ChatGPT in 2022, generative AI has transformed technologies for newsproduction and consumption, offering valuable tools for …
The Dark Reality of Educational Bans Over the past four years, Afghan girls have faced one of the darkest periods in educationalhistory and women’s rights. Since the Taliban swept into power in August 2021, Afghanistan has witnessed one of the …
Opinion Under Taliban rule, Afghan women journalists continue to risk their safety to ensure our stories are not silenced. One such symbol of resilience is Zan TV, founded in Kabul in 2017 as a majority female-run station. Despite mounting threats …
A n Afghan teenager is encouraging her peers to use social media wisely and to be aware of the negative impact of social media on young people and their mental health. In today’s world, around 54% of the population – …
Y oung Afghan girls are feeling the pressures of failure due to restrictions on education. Many have been forced into thinking that they only have one chance of success, with the odds being stacked against them following the ban on …