Afghanistan, April 26 -- Former President Hamid Karzai emphasized the importance of girls' education during a meeting with Iran's ambassador and special representative, Hassan Kazemi Qomi. He said the education of girls was a "vital issue" for Afghanistan.

Karzai highlighted that peace and stability in the region benefit all neighbouring countries. He stressed the significance of regional cooperation to achieve lasting peace and prosperity.

However, despite such discussions on education and regional stability, oppressive restrictions persist in Afghanistan, particularly concerning women's rights. Women are facing severe limitations on education beyond the sixth grade, hindering their access to higher education and opportunities for pers...