Taliban official: Girls' education is regulated based on priorities and use of national identity

Elaha Wed Sep 2026 1 hour ago 6

The Taliban has prohibited girls’ education beyond the sixth grade across Afghanistan since August 2021; an action that has faced widespread global criticism and made Afghanistan the only country in the world where girls are deprived of secondary and higher education.


In an interview with CBS, Balkhi also acknowledged that, despite the Taliban’s performance exceeding initial expectations in some structural sectors, it has failed to meet the public expectations of the Afghan people. He cited economic problems, unemployment, livelihood difficulties, and international isolation as the main factors preventing the fulfillment of societal demands.


The Taliban’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, meanwhile, highlighted increased exports, the establishment of factories, and the maintenance of internal security as part of this administration’s achievements over the past five years. He said that economic challenges and the pressure and isolation from major powers have made it difficult to fully realize the Afghan people’s demands. Since returning to power, the Taliban has been recognized by no other country except Russia.


Regarding the September 11 attacks, Abdul Qahar Balkhi stated that targeting civilians anywhere is condemned, and the Taliban’s position on this matter has not changed in the past or present. Referencing the Doha Agreement, he emphasized that Afghan soil will not be used against any country, including the United States, and called for the establishment of formal diplomatic relations with all countries, including the U.S., as well as the release of the frozen assets of Afghanistan’s central bank.


The Doha Agreement, signed in February 2020 between the Taliban and the United States, emphasized preventing the use of Afghan soil as a base for terrorist groups against the U.S. and its allies. Nevertheless, United Nations reports have repeatedly noted the presence of groups such as al-Qaeda and the Islamic State’s Khorasan branch in Afghanistan. The frozen assets of Afghanistan’s central bank are estimated at around seven billion dollars and remain one of the main points of contention between Kabul and Washington.



Abdul Qahar Balkhi, spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in response to a question about restrictions on girls’ education, said that governments set their regulations based on national priorities and interests. He implicitly framed the suspension of formal education for girls within this context and added that education has not been completely banned, with home-based schooling, religious schools, and online education still available.

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