Kabul: Public dissatisfaction and political opposition to the Taliban administration in Afghanistan are reportedly increasing, with growing calls for political reform and systemic change, according to Afghan media reports.
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Former Afghan Prime Minister and leader of the Hezb-e-Islami Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has criticised the current system, describing it as inconsistent with public expectations and calling for urgent reforms, including transparent elections.
He also questioned the absence of constitutional and consultative structures under the current administration, arguing that governance mechanisms such as representative councils are missing, according to Afghan media outlet Amu TV.
Separately, the Hezb-e Wahdat-e Islami Afghanistan stated that political leaders in exile would not return without a legitimate, public mandate-based system, warning that continued instability would fall on the current authorities.
The group also alleged that during the past four years, several members of the former government and security forces had been detained or killed, further deepening political divisions.
Analysts say that concerns over governance, restrictions, and institutional gaps under Taliban rule have contributed to rising demands for political change within Afghan society.
Experts further argue that the current administration’s strict policies have had significant social and economic impacts, intensifying public frustration and weakening state institutions.
As political debate continues, Afghanistan remains deeply divided over its governance model, with no clear pathway yet toward broader political reconciliation or international recognition.
