The history of superstition in Afghanistan

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Afghan minorities adapt to Talibanisation
The Hindu, Monday 02 April 2001. The Sikhs are allowed to worship in ‘gurdwaras’ but, in order not to offend the Taliban which has banned all idolatry, they do not display the familiar pictures of the Sikh gurus inside the ‘gurdwaras.’ There were a few Hindus in Afghanistan, no Christians and the only known Afghan Jew was a rabbi (priest) who was allowed to maintain Kabul's sole synagogue. And there were no practising Buddhists.
Foreign Relief Group's Office Closed
By Amir Shah, Associated Press, 6 August 2001. Afghanistan's Taliban rulers closed the office of a foreign relief organization that fronted for Christian evangelism. The Taliban has accused the organization of spreading Christianity and trying to convert Muslims, which is an affront.
Pakistan and the real world
By Hamida Khuhro, DAWN, 5 October 2001. There can be no doubt about the inhumane treatment of women by the Taliban regime. It could be according to Afghan custom but it certainly has no relation to the status of women in Islam. These self-appointed champions of Islam destroy all Buddha statues which are not only part of their country's historical past and a part of human heritage but also sacred relics of a great religion.