Government employees across Afghanistan have stopped using smartphones following a new directive issued by the country’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada. The order, which took effect on June 17, 2026, strictly prohibits smartphone use by all civil and military officials. The decision was announced through a letter bearing the Supreme Court’s emblem that circulated on social media last week.
According to the letter, provincial department heads were instructed to inform all senior and junior staff about the ban. It also stated that only the supreme leader has the authority to grant exemptions to this restriction. The Supreme Court did not respond to requests for comment regarding the order.
Two Afghan government spokespersons were contacted by Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper for clarification but did not provide any response. The order marks a significant step in tightening communication controls within Afghanistan’s public sector.
আমার দেশ অনলাইন প্রকাশ : ১৮ জুন ২০২৬, ১০: ৪৭আপডেট : ১৮ জুন ২০২৬, ১১: ১৪ স্মার্টফোন ব্যবহার বন্ধ করছেন আফগানিস্তানের বিভিন্ন অঞ্চলের সরকারি কর্মচারীরা। বুধবার আফগানিস্তানের সর্বোচ্চ নেতা হিবাতুল্লাহ আখুন্দজাদার এ বিষয়ে এক আদেশ জারি করেন। আদেশে ১৭ জুন
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