Salma Niazi

By the age of 16, she was the only female journalist in her province, advocating for women's representation in the media.

Her work included reporting on issues such as gender discrimination, education, and women's roles in society.

[4] In 2021, after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, Niazi fled to Pakistan to escape increasing restrictions and threats against female journalists.

Determined to continue her advocacy for women's rights, she founded The Afghan Times in August 2021.

[5] The online platform, run entirely by women, provides news in both Pashto and English.