Divorce, smartphones and control – BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan

In northern Afghanistan, senior Taliban officials are actively managing local governance and social disputes, as evidenced by interactions involving Governor Abdullah Sarhadi. Reports highlight the administration's direct involvement in community affairs, ranging from funding medical care and religious infrastructure to adjudicating personal matters, such as a woman's request for a divorce from her husband.

These activities occur as the Taliban continues to reshape the country five years after returning to power. The group's current governance model emphasizes centralized control and the application of their authority over both public services and private domestic issues.