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cultural affairs advisor, notes that Kabul, designed for 500,000 residents, now houses nearly 7 million people.This growth has brought
late.The city is monitored by 62,000 cameras, which some residents view as a means of surveillance.Ramisha, a local painter, expresses
(Photo Internet reproduction)The Taliban have maintained checkpoints to prevent attacks from Islamic State jihadists.Many areas in Kabul
roads.Financially, Kabul has seen improvements under the Taliban with the implementation of property taxes.This measure is a shift from the
Efforts to beautify the city include planting a million flowers.However, women face restrictions in these new green spaces.Demolition of
from the streets.Traffic and pollution remain persistent challenges
A new expressway and 24 roundabouts aim to ease congestion.Barakzai expresses optimism with a 10-year strategic vision for traffic
Women, now required to wear abayas, contribute to a more uniform cityscape.Humaira, a local resident, feels safer but notes the significant
the current male-dominated environment.Women face exclusion from education and many jobs
pollution.With information from AFP
