Pakistan, Aug. 23 -- Taliban restrictions have severely affected Afghan women's rights, with reports highlighting discrimination, child marriage, domestic violence and growing insecurity. Strict policies have increasingly limited women's freedom and affected their daily lives across Afghanistan.

The Taliban regime has introduced hardline measures that critics say have deprived women of basic rights. Moreover, authorities have repeatedly changed or applied rules to strengthen control over women and restrict their participation in society.

Reports say the restrictions have also affected women's family and legal rights. Child marriage and domestic violence have reportedly been legitimised, while women face greater difficulties when seeking...