The supreme leader of the Taliban in Afghanistan has issued a directive banning the building of windows in residential properties that offer views into areas where women typically work or spend their time.

Afghanistan's Taliban leader has ordered that new residential buildings be constructed without windows looking out onto "places usually used by women".

Taliban bans windows to stop women from being seen at home - Buildings should not have windows looking into places where women could be sitting or standing, Taliban leader orders

Local municipal authorities and other departments have been tasked with ensuring compliance at construction sites.