“In the coming days, the Afghans will hear the news that the Islamic Emirate will reopen the public universities,” Haqqani said, without giving the exact date.

Haqqani stated that the reopening of the universities had been delayed due to the economic crisis and the lack of separated classes for male and female students.

“We also plan to establish an international university. The university will include Shariah, Medical, Agriculture and Engineering programs. Masters and PhD degrees will be offered in these four areas,” he said. 

The public universities have remained closed in Afghanistan since the Taliban came to power in August 2021. (ILKHA)