New Delhi: In a surprising turn of events, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has extended an invitation to female journalists for a press conference in New Delhi, following widespread criticism over their exclusion from a previous media interaction. The earlier press event, held at the Afghan Embassy on Friday, had barred female reporters, sparking an immediate backlash from media organizations, women’s groups, and political commentators.

The controversy prompted Minister Muttaqi to clarify that the exclusion of female journalists was due to a “technical issue” and was not intended to be discriminatory. In a statement released ahead of the New Delhi press conference, he emphasized that the upcoming event would be fully inclusive, allowing participation from all journalists, rega

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