An internet advocacy group says connectivity in Afghanistan has “collapsed” with a near-total nationwide telecoms disruption in effectBy The Associated PressISLAMABAD -- An internet blackout hit Afghanistan on Monday, with local media reporting a potential nationwide cut of fiber-optic services as part of a Taliban crackdown on immorality. Earlier this month, several provinces lost fiber-optic connections after Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada issued a decree banning the service to prevent immorality. On Monday, internet-access advocacy group Netblocks said that live metrics showed connectivity in Afghanistan had “collapsed” to 14% of ordinary levels, with a near-total nationwide telecoms disruption in effect. There was no confirmation of the blackout from the Taliban government, which relies heavily on messaging apps and social media. The private TOLO News TV channel said sources had confirmed that fiber-optic internet could be cut all over the country starting Monday.