Taliban rejects reports of Afghanistan Internet ban

The announcement was the Taliban’s first public statement on a communications blackout that has disrupted banking, commerce and aviation

October 01, 2025 08:06

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Taliban government on Wednesday rejected reports of a nationwide Internet ban in Afghanistan, saying old fiber optic cables are worn out and are being replaced.

The announcement was the Taliban’s first public statement on a communications blackout that has disrupted banking, commerce and aviation.