Hamid Karzai, the former President of Afghanistan, has expressed regret over the exclusion of girls from participating in the university entrance exam, known as the Konkour, coinciding with the exam period. He emphasized that universal education is vital for Afghanistan’s progress.<\/p>\n
In a message posted on the social media platform X, Karzai described the Konkour as an important step for youth, but noted that the absence of girls in this exam is concerning. He stressed that the country’s development and prosperity are impossible without equal access to education.<\/p>\n
The former president wished success to all young people who have reached higher education and urged them to use their learning and efforts to serve the country by achieving advanced academic levels.<\/p>\n
He also expressed hope that schools and universities will soon reopen their doors to girls, enabling Afghanistan to move forward relying on the knowledge and expertise of both its girls and boys. This statement comes amid ongoing educational restrictions imposed by the Taliban administration, which have deprived girls of their right to education and triggered widespread domestic and international reactions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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