Mohammad Faqir Mohammadi, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Vice and Virtue, said that female employees in the media can continue working as long as they observe the Islamic dress code.

In an interview with the BBC, Mohammadi added that the Ministry of Vice and Virtue has not imposed any restrictions on women that go against Sharia law.

The Deputy Minister stated, “Female journalists can read the news, but they must be in hijab. You see them, and if they read the news while wearing hijab and Islamic dress, there is no problem, God willing.”

Mohammad Faqir Mohammadi also emphasized that taking photographs without necessity is not permissible in Sharia and should be avoided unless essential.

According to this official from the Ministry of Vice and Virtue, the voice of a woman is considered impermissible only in mixed gatherings.

He said, “The Islamic Emirate has not imposed any restrictions on women that contradict Sharia or go against the customs and traditions of Afghanistan. These are not restrictions, and the Islamic Emirate seeks to grant women the rights that are in accordance with Sharia and have already been given to them.”

This official also said that in the enforcement of Islamic laws, no one’s orders or desires will be accepted.

The Deputy Minister emphasized that no inspector (Muhtasib) has the right to misuse their position, and if they punish violators without the approval of the Supreme Court, they will be dismissed from their position.