Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada ordered a complete shutdown of fibre optic internet in Balkh to “prevent immorality,” officials confirmed.
Residents Struggle with Connectivity
Government offices, businesses, schools, and homes lost Wi-Fi, while mobile data remains slow and costly. Many residents rely on fast internet for work and may relocate.
Officials Promise Alternatives but Offer Few Details
Provincial spokesman Haji Attaullah Zaid said authorities plan a national alternative network but gave no timeline or explanation for targeting Balkh first.
