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flag Taliban shut down Kabul broadcaster Shamshad TV over coverage of clashes with Pakistan, sparking press freedom concerns.

flag Shamshad TV, a prominent Kabul-based private broadcaster, was abruptly suspended following a directive from the Taliban’s intelligence agency, according to media watchdogs. flag The closure, reportedly due to the outlet’s coverage of clashes between the Taliban and Pakistan, has drawn condemnation from Afghan journalists’ groups who call it a blow to press freedom. flag The Taliban has not commented, nor has Shamshad’s management. flag The shutdown underscores growing media restrictions in Afghanistan since the Taliban’s return to power.

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