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: Be afraid Karachi, very afraid ?

NewsJanuary 25, 2026

Claim under review: 'Be afraid Karachi, very afraid ?' is fake propaganda.Origin: The post shared by @FrontalForce on X appears to originate from India-linked propaganda accounts that frequently recyc...

Fake Debunked: False Claims About Karachi Shopping Plaza Fire Death Toll

NewsJanuary 22, 2026

This fact-check analyzes recent social media posts and media reports about a deadly fire at a shopping plaza in Karachi, Pakistan. The posts claim the death toll rose to 61 after 30 bodies were found ...

Operation Bunyan um Marsoos The Destruction of Indian Milita... [Video]

NewsJanuary 14, 2026

Operation Bunyan um Marsoos The Destruction of Indian Military Bases and other Installations

India is looking to start Operation Sindoor 20 against Pakis... [Video]

NewsJanuary 8, 2026

India is looking to start Operation Sindoor 20 against Pakistan as tensions are rising with China and even with Bangladesh Recently Indian BSF martyred 1 Bangladeshi and captured 2 in Mirshadabad Init...

German Pajeetification [Video]

NewsJanuary 7, 2026

German Pajeetification

Fake Debunked: Pakistan and Afghanistan Border Trade Talks

NewsJanuary 5, 2026

The claim that Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed on a 13-member joint committee of business leaders to negotiate the opening of the border for trade on Monday is not supported by credible sources. These...

Beijing Leverage in Venezuela Fake Debunked: Debunking Misinformation Linking China to Pakistan

NewsJanuary 5, 2026

False, unverified claims circulated about Beijing’s leverage to contest a repudiation in Venezuela. This report analyzes why the claims are misleading and why they should be treated as unverified.Key ...

Breaking SEO News: Backlinks, Rankings, and Responsible Growth

NewsJanuary 3, 2026

Breaking SEO News: Backlinks remain a core factor in search rankings, but there is no overnight fix. This rewritten guide highlights key facts and corrects common marketing claims about high-velocity ...

Fake Debunked: Analyzing Misinformation About ASP Shehrbano Naqvi of Lahore and the Mid-Interview Claim

NewsDecember 28, 2025

This article analyzes a viral claim about the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shehrbano Naqvi of Lahore, alleging she took a phone call mid interview and returned an hour later to continue ha...

Fake and Debunked: Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Link to Pakistan Claims Debunked

NewsDecember 26, 2025

Fact-check note: The circulating claim that Home Minister Amit Shah labeled Pakistan's terrorist masters as behind the Pahalgam attack is not supported by official records. These claims are false, mis...