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The Afghan girls were forced to remain outside the entry gate as the students were not following the norms of the Taliban's preferred attires, Khaama Press reported.

Updated On: 31 Oct 2022 | 6:46 AM IST

Let institutional efficiency and not essence of religion be our guide

Updated On: 20 Jun 2022 | 11:24 PM IST

Taliban on Saturday issued a decree ordering the Afghan women to wear the all-covering burqa in public places, adding that if violated a male member of the family will be imprisoned for three days

Updated On: 08 May 2022 | 8:53 AM IST

'Afghans are done being victims. Afghan women will not hide. We will not be afraid,' a lecturer tells the Taliban on Twitter.

Updated On: 16 Aug 2021 | 10:07 AM IST

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage proposed a burqa ban in 2010

Updated On: 23 Apr 2017 | 1:07 PM IST

Dressed in long robes, scarf and veil, Elzahed refused to stand for Judge Balla when she entered and left the court

Updated On: 02 Dec 2016 | 3:37 PM IST

It sought a ban on wearing face veils including burqas, helmets, hoods at public places

Updated On: 15 Nov 2016 | 3:56 PM IST