DEVELOPING: Taliban Lifts Internet Blackout, Afghanistan's Online Services Restored After Days of Disruption

BREAKING: Taliban Lifts Internet Blackout, Afghanistan's Online Services Restored Internet access has been restored across Afghanistan after a nationwide shutdown by the Taliban government that lasted for days. The blackout disrupted businesses and flights, limited access to emergency services, and raised concerns about further isolating women and girls. According to local reporters, communications are resuming across provinces, with internet monitor Netblocks confirming a "partial restoration" of connectivity. A source close to the government confirmed to BBC Afghan that the internet is back by special order of the Taliban prime minister. The 48-hour blackout had severe consequences for the country's economy and daily life. With services restored, residents are taking advantage of the renewed access to communicate with loved ones. "Everyone is happy, holding their cell phones and talking to their relatives," said one man in Kabul. The government has not given an official explanation for the shutdown. The restoration of internet services comes as a relief to many, but concerns about human rights and freedoms remain. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*