Islamic Emirate has made some progress and achievements, and currently more than nine million students are studying in schools and universities. The acting foreign minister at a ceremony marking the 34th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces said.

Afghan Voice Agency(AVA)_Monitoring, "Today 9.9 million students are studying in schools and universities and it's a big difference," said Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting minister of Foreign Affairs.

"We call on the government to take positive steps in this regard," said Abdulullah, a Kabul resident.

"Education is obligatory for women and men," said Abdul Hafiz, a Kabul resident.

Earlier, the Islamic Emirate decreed a ban on female students from attending schools and universities.