Published: Jul 13, 2026, 18:12 IST | Updated: Jul 13, 2026, 18:12 IST
Businesses in Afghanistan's western city of Herat are reporting a sharp drop in customers after a recent Taliban crackdown on women's dress code. Shopkeepers say women, who make up the majority of shoppers, are staying home following detentions by morality police, dealing a major blow to local markets and livelihoods.