

Inside the Taliban’s luxury hotel
Nov 17, 2023
Explore the history and significance of the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, now under Taliban control, as a symbol of power. Learn about the hotel's fading glory, the integration and experimentation of the Taliban in the government. Discover the historical account of Kabul's iconic Pamir Saper Club and delve into the life of Sir Adjidin Hakani, the Minister of Interior Affairs. Get a glimpse into the operations of the Intercontinental hotel under Taliban control and enjoy stories from the hip-hop scene in 1988.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Integration and Experimentation: Taliban in Government and the Intercontinental Hotel
03:50 • 9min
A Historical Account of Kabul's Iconic Pamir Saper Club
12:56 • 5min
The Minister of Interior Affairs' Speech, Hotel Room Doors, and a Hip Hop Podcast
18:10 • 2min
Inside the Intercontinental: Tales from a Taliban-controlled Luxury Hotel
20:07 • 18min
Introducing 'Class of 88': A Year That Transformed Hip-Hop
38:09 • 2min