According to the sources, the Taliban will no longer renew licenses for existing girls’ madrassas and will not issue permits.

The women were taken to a Taliban security facility, where families were told to pay 20,000 afghanis (about $280) and.

In its latest assessment, the UN Secretary-General’s office said ISIS-K maintains about 2,000 fighters in Afghanistan, where it continues to.

Speaking at a ceremony marking Afghanistan’s Independence Day, Yaqoob said the Taliban do not want Afghanistan to become an arena.

The sources said the base is being developed in a remote, elevated location and is intended for strategic and security.