Taliban Supreme Court Bans Smartphone Use for Afghan Civil Servants and Military

The Taliban’s highest court in Afghanistan issued a written order banning smartphones. The ban applies to all civil servants. It also covers members of the military. Employees caught using phones while on duty must surrender the devices. The order mandates that confiscated phones be smashed. Violators will also face punishment under the new rule. The written order was signed by the Taliban government’s highest court. Enforcement will be overseen by court officials.