Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada banned fibre optic internet in Balkh province to “prevent immorality,” officials confirmed Tuesday.
Residents and Work Disrupted
Government offices, businesses, schools, and homes lost Wi-Fi, though mobile data remains slow and costly. One resident may move provinces to maintain work.
Authorities Promise Alternatives
Provincial spokesman Haji Attaullah Zaid said officials will build an alternative network to provide essential connectivity within Afghanistan.