National university exam begins without girls for fourth consecutive year

National university exam begins without girls for fourth consecutive year

As university entrance exam was held Thursday across several provinces, including Herat and Badghis, female students were once again barred from participating for the fourth consecutive year. For many, the continued ban has dashed long-held academic aspirations. Among those affected is Fariba Soltani, a young woman from western Afghanistan. Married and now a mother, she still holds onto the hope of entering university and building a future throu…