THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026 48° E  /  GLOBAL TECH · SUMMARISED SUBSCRIBE
AI, business, devices, policy — global tech, summarised every 30 minutes.
Policy · 8h ago

Taliban Bans Smartphones for Government Officials

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Express Tribune ·

Afghanistan's Taliban-led government has reportedly banned smartphones for its officials, citing security concerns. The Communications and IT ministry denied the ban, but local media confirmed the order. The move highlights the regime's restrictive technology policies.

Meridian48 take
The denial suggests internal confusion, but the ban underscores the Taliban's distrust of modern communication tools.
Read the full reporting
Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officials →
Express Tribune
talibansmartphone-ban
More policy briefs
Go deeper on policy
AllAIStartupsBusinessDevicesPolicySecurityDev ToolsPakistan