Taliban to establish administration for women under Sharia law, say no need of ministry

Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said that the administration will be created in the framework of Islamic principles and there is no need of giving it the name of a ministry or sub-division of the ministry.

Kabul: After banning girls to attend secondary and high schools, the Taliban on Sunday (September 19) said that they will establish a potent and effective administration for women under the Sharia law.

Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said that they will establish for women a potent and effective administration under the Sharia law, reported The Khaama Press News Agency.

Mujahid said that the administration will be created in the framework of Islamic principles and there is no need of giving it the name of a ministry or sub-division of the ministry.

The Taliban on Saturday (September 18) had replaced the sign at the entrance of the Ministry of Women Affairs building to Ministry for the `Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice`. The new developments come as the Taliban has repeatedly said women have the right to education, work.