Watch: What explains the rise of women-owned businesses in Afghanistan?

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After returning to power in 2021, the Taliban barred girls from secondary schools and universities, pushed women out of much of the formal workforce, and imposed sweeping restrictions on their daily lives. Yet, over the same period, the number of women-owned businesses in Afghanistan has grown significantly.

Published - July 03, 2026 04:45 pm IST - DATA POINT