Sirajuddin Haqqani

UNITED NATIONS: Afghanistan's Taliban-appointed interior minister Sirajuddin Haqqani is reportedly seeking to take under his control the most promising economic projects, primarily the construction of the Afghan section of the …

The Taliban’s sweeping orders to restrict women’s rights have exacerbated divisions in the militant group to the point where rival factions are surrounding themselves with loyal troops, according to people familiar with the matter. The…

In an exclusive interview to News18, Taliban leader and Afghanistan’s interior minister Sirajuddin Haqqani made an appeal to India and Pakistan to resolve outstanding issues coming in the way of reopening trade avenues in the region. The…

ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan interior minister and Taliban deputy chief Sirajuddin Haqqani made his maiden public appearance at a ceremony in Kabul on Saturday where he was openly photographed for the first time. Sirajuddin has always avoided…

KABUL: The Taliban is seeking China’s assistance in getting its Islamic Emirate government officially recognized by the international community, a crucial step that could help Afghanistan access some $9 billion in frozen reserves held…

ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan’s interim foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has ruled out the presence of anti-Pakistan elements in his country, saying that the reasons for the conflict that did exist had been eliminated. Muttaqi has been on a…

PESHAWAR, Pakistan: In Pakistan's rugged tribal regions along the border with Afghanistan, a quiet and persistent warning is circulating: The Taliban are returning. Pakistan's own Taliban movement, which had in years past waged a violent…

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's participation in next month's T20 World Cup is becoming a matter of intrigue after Taliban's takeover of the strife-torn country, following which its Cricket Board's top official has been abruptly replaced and women…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf has said that the ‘wait and watch' policy on recognising the Taliban regime in Afghanistan was flawed and could result in the economic collapse of the conflict-torn country. The…

Chaos is unfolding as the first controversial Taliban figures to lead a new government in Afghanistan are revealed. Plus, the country has a new name.The Taliban has announced the formation of a new “caretaker” government in Afghanistan,…