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

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... πŸ“… May 8, 2026 πŸ“‘ 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...

Unverified Claims in a Breaking PAF-IAF Report: A Comprehensive Analysis

Virtual Reality May 7, 2026

Overview: The article presents a striking, but unverified claim that the Pakistan Air Force downed eight Indian jets during a clash described as Marka-e-Haq, listing four Rafales, one Su-30, one MiG-2...

Breaking: Suicide attack foiled on security post in Azam Warsak, South Waziristan

Technology May 4, 2026

Breaking-news update: An apparent suicide attack targeted a security post at Azam Warsak in the South Waziristan Agency. According to initial reports, alert troops reacted swiftly, engaging the attack...

Air India CEO resigns amid $2 billion loss tied to Pakistan airspace closure and rising fuel costs

Air India's chief executive has resigned, citing more than $2 billion in losses attributed to Pakistan's closure of its airspace, a disruption that forced Indian carriers to take longer, more fuel-int...

World Press Freedom Day: A Detailed Interpretation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's Message for Pakistan

Technology May 3, 2026

This comprehensive interpretation expands on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's World Press Freedom Day message, emphasizing the core claim that peace is not achieved by diplomacy alone but through susta...

MARKA E HAQ: The Battle of the Truth β€” A Detailed Exploration and Personal Perspective

Technology May 3, 2026

This detailed exploration analyzes 'MARKA E HAQ The Battle of the Truth Bunyan-um-Marsoos', a compilation of historic events said to have occurred in May 2025 and presented to readers through a Pakist...

Analysis and Context: Cross-Border Infiltration Incidents Along the Pakistan-Afghanistan Frontier (April 2026)

Technology May 3, 2026

According to the report, thirteen militants described as Khwarij linked to an Indian-sponsored faction called Fitna-al-Khwarij were killed in two foiled infiltration attempts along the Pakistan–Afgh...

Trump Open to Iran Peace Proposal but Skeptical of Its Prospects Amid Stalled Diplomacy

Technology May 3, 2026

The article reports that US President Donald Trump says he will consider a new Iranian peace proposal, but he remains skeptical about its chances of success as diplomatic efforts remain stalled follow...