03 March 2026
Kart-e-Char, Kabul, Afghanistan
Mariam Wardak

Mariam Wardak

Women's Affairs & Culture Editor at Afghan Times

Mariam Wardak is an editor at Afghan Times, focusing on women's affairs and cultural reporting. A former university lecturer, she writes under a pseudonym to cover the dramatic reversal of women's rights and the state of arts and education. Her work provides crucial, on-the-ground insight into the societal impact of the Taliban's policies, often sourced from her network of female contacts.

Articles by Mariam Wardak

Fake Debunk: According to reports, a freight train traveling from Quetta to Taftan was intercepted in Ahmed Wall

NewsFebruary 4, 2026

This claim is debunked as fake propaganda. A fact-check review confirms that the report of a freight train traveling from Quetta to Taftan being intercepted in Ahmed Wall and set on fire during the BL...

FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - BREAKING Pak forces personnel beaten by Pashtun youth who we...

NewsFebruary 4, 2026

? FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: BREAKING Pak forces personnel beaten by Pashtun youth who were protesting Pak forces deployment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ...

Fake Debunk: Parliament logjam continues over Unpublished book of Former Indian Army Chief General Naravane on In

NewsFebruary 3, 2026

The claim circulating on X states: Parliament logjam continues over Unpublished book of Former Indian Army Chief General Naravane on India-China border developments few years ago. Paper thrown towards...

FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Rahul Gandhi vs Rajnath Singh Over Ex-Army Chief's Book On L...

NewsFebruary 2, 2026

? FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Rahul Gandhi vs Rajnath Singh Over Ex-Army Chief's Book On Ladakh Stand-Off @Vasudha156 and @AdityaRajKaul Report ...

Fake Debunked: France, IRGC, and the EU Terror List — Debunking Misinformation Tying Pakistan

NewsJanuary 31, 2026

A circulating claim suggests that France will back adding Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the European Union's terrorist list. This article analyzes and debunks that claim as false,...

Fake Debunked: Misleading Claims Linking Gaurav Gogoi to Pakistan in Assam Politics

NewsJanuary 29, 2026

In recent weeks, online posts and some Indian media reports claimed that Assam's political feud involved a direct link between Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi and Pakistan, allegedly suggested by Chief M...

Fake Debunk: Reports say US President Donald Trump may consider 100% tariffs and asset freezes on Arab countries

NewsJanuary 26, 2026

Claim under review: Reports say US President Donald Trump may consider 100% tariffs and asset freezes on Arab countries if they oppose US–Israel strikes on Iran. Note: There is no corroborating report...

Fake Debunked: Republic Day Missiles and Fighter Jets Claims Debunked; Operation Sindoor Link Exposed

NewsJanuary 26, 2026

Reports surrounding Republic Day Celebration Live claimed that India marked its 77th Republic Day with an 'impressive showcase' of cultural richness, economic progress, and military strength, featurin...

Precision with Power Pakistan Armys UCAV strike eliminated 3... [Video]

NewsJanuary 26, 2026

Precision with Power Pakistan Armys UCAV strike eliminated 3 BLA militants in Mangochar Balochistan

India will destroy US cities by using nuclear missiles India... [Video]

NewsJanuary 25, 2026

India will destroy US cities by using nuclear missiles Indian Maj Gen GD Bakshi threatens US after Trump said India lost 8 jets