September 24, 2026 | 08:49 AM
Mariam Wardak

Mariam Wardak

Women's Affairs & Culture Editor at Afghan Times

<p><strong>Mariam Wardak</strong> is an editor at Afghan Times, focusing on women's affairs and cultural reporting. A former university lecturer, she writes under a pseudonym to cover the dramatic reversal of women's rights and the state of arts and education. Her work provides crucial, on-the-ground insight into the societal impact of the Taliban's policies, often sourced from her network of female contacts.</p>

Articles by Mariam Wardak

Al Jazeera Under Fire: Claims of TTP Propaganda and Western Media Complicity Raise Questions About Editorial Independence

andorra May 16, 2026

The claim asserts that an AJENews article exposing the Pakistan Tariq Pakistan Taliban (TTP) has been deleted, alleging a shift in Al Jazeera's editorial stance toward terrorist organizations such as ...

FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Pakistani Maulana Hakeem Sahib caught having 4 wives ...

News May 15, 2026

đźš« FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Pakistani Maulana Hakeem Sahib caught having 4 wives Source: Twitter/X post by @FrontalForce ...

⚡️🇵🇰 PAKISTAN SLAMS ISRAEL “Israel is a rogue state that violates U...

Virtual Reality May 13, 2026

⚡️ PAKISTAN SLAMS ISRAEL “Israel is a rogue state that violates UN resolutions, plays victim, a... 📅 May 12, 2026 📡 Source: News Desk ...

🚨Pete Hegseth Snubs Netanyahu’s Sabotage Attempt US Petr Hegseth h...

Virtual Reality May 12, 2026

Pete Hegseth Snubs Netanyahu’s Sabotage Attempt US @SecWar Petr Hegseth has openly refused to let a... 📅 May 12, 2026 📡 Source: News Desk ...

Unverified Claims in the India-Pakistan Crisis: A Detailed Analysis and Viewpoint

india May 12, 2026

This analysis examines the claims attributed to Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh about Pakistani strikes on ammunition depots and airbases, the assertion by an Indian Army colonel that the govern...

Reassessing Self-Defense Claims in the Indo-Pak Context: Article 51, Article 2(4), and the Legitimacy of Cross-Border Attacks

Virtual Reality May 11, 2026

This analysis examines the claim that Pakistan's downing of eight IAF jets is a legitimate act under Article 51 of the UN Charter. Article 51 recognizes the inherent right of a state to defend itself ...

Analyzing the Marka-e-Haq Proposal: Context, Implications, and a Call for Restraint

Virtual Reality May 11, 2026

This piece examines a reported statement attributed to Pakistan's prime minister about instituting Marka-e-Haq celebrations on May 10 each year to mark a perceived victory over India, including the cl...

Disturbing Kabul Footage Exposes Alleged Taliban Abuse of Civilians, Sparks Global Outcry

afghanistan May 9, 2026

A circulating video allegedly shared by Zawia News and Afghanistan International shows distressing scenes from Kabul's District 4, where Taliban fighters in uniform are depicted assaulting a young man...

Statement by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakist...

Virtual Reality May 9, 2026

Statement by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, At the A... 📅 May 8, 2026 📡 Source: News Desk ...

Civilians Targeted in Bajaur: A Detailed Look at the Bajaur Incident Involving TTP Fighters

Virtual Reality May 8, 2026

In Bajaur district's Mamond area, specifically the Duma Dola Malkana region, reports indicate that TTP fighters opened indiscriminate fire, resulting in the deaths of two children and injuries to four...


Warning: PHP Request Shutdown: Write failed: No space left on device (28) in Unknown on line 0

Warning: PHP Request Shutdown: Failed to write session data (files). Please verify that the current setting of session.save_path is correct () in Unknown on line 0