Amu: Taliban have issued a new directive banning all domestic media organizations from broadcasting political programs until further notice, sources told Amu on Thursday. According to the sources, the order was issued by the Taliban’s intelligence agency and the Ministry of Information and Culture. Media executives are expected to meet with Taliban officials on Saturday to discuss the matter. Since taking power in August 2021, the Taliban have intensified restrictions on the media and freedom of speech. Click here to read more (external link).