In today’s era, the whole world is running forward in the race to be digital. However, there is also a country where the government is trying to escape reverse in this matter. The latest case is from Afghanistan, where Fiber Optic Internet i.e. Wi-Fi services have been banned in the northern Balkh province on the orders of Hibetullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of the Taliban rule. This decision has been taken with the aim of preventing immorality. After this order, now government offices, private sector, public institutions and home Wi-Fi have been deprived of Wi-Fi internet in Balkh province.

The Taliban government has clarified that despite this decision, mobile internet services will still be active. Provincial spokesperson Haji Ataullah Zaid said that after the order of leader Akhundzada, there is no longer a cable internet facility. He further informed that an alternative system will be developed within the country to meet the needs.

First major digital ban after August 2021
After coming to power in August 2021, the Taliban imposed several social and cultural sanctions, but this is the first time that internet services have been directly banned by this level. This step will cause huge losses to education and business institutions. Domestic and international communication will be affected. There may be a situation of dissatisfaction and digital isolation among Afghan citizens.

The purpose and criticism of the restriction
The Taliban argues that this step has been taken to prevent immoral activities and protect Islamic values, but critics say this ban will make Afghanistan more isolated from the world. Digital crisis will deepen in areas related to education, health and business. This will limit access to freedom and information of public expression.

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