Hayatullah Rafiqi
Hayatullah Rafiqi is a specialist in Pakhtun culture who provides insight into the evolving perceptions of the burqa in Afghanistan. He notes that while the burqa was strictly enforced during the Taliban's first regime, its prevalence has decreased under the current government, reflecting a shift in women's fashion preferences.
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Hayatullah Rafiqi remarked that the burqa was strictly imposed under the first Taliban government but is worn less today.
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