Rashid Khan Urges Reversal on Afghan Medical Education Ban for Women

Afghanistan's cricket star Rashid Khan has urged the Taliban to reverse their ban on medical training for women, highlighting its negative impact on the nation's future and women's dignity. The Taliban's ongoing restrictions on female education have sparked international condemnation and exacerbated the shortage of medical professionals.

Afghanistan's cricket sensation Rashid Khan has publicly appealed to the Taliban regime to reverse its ban on medical education for women. The decision, he warned, threatens the future prospects and dignity of Afghan women.

Reports indicate that Taliban officials have decreed a halt in both private and public institutions from offering medical training to women in the country.

Khan highlighted the dire shortage of female medical professionals in Afghanistan and emphasized the fundamental role of education in Islamic teachings and Afghan societal framework.

(With inputs from agencies.)