Afghanistan, Nov. 15 -- Kabul authorities have shut down Khatam al-Nabieen Hospital on the orders of the justice minister, according to the institution's owner.

BBC reported on November 14, 2026, that Jawad Mohseni, owner of the hospital, announced its closure in a Facebook statement, accusing Justice Minister Abdul Hakim Sharayi of demanding that the facility's management be handed over to him or face suspension. Mohseni said he rejected the demand, arguing that there was no legitimate legal basis for transferring control of a medical institution to the minister.

Mohseni said the hospital had provided medical and healthcare services for more than 15 years, particularly in kidney treatment and urology. He added that the facility operated ...