Haibatullah Akhundzada

Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada makes rare public appearance amid death rumours

Akhundzada, known as the leader of the faithful or Amir ul Momineen, had not been seen in public even after the Taliban`s August takeover of the country.

Oct 31, 2021, 14:39 PM IST

Afghanistan to soon have ‘regular, disciplined and strong Army’: Taliban army chief Qari Fasihuddin

Taliban spokesman Ahmadullah Muttaqi also confirmed in a tweet that Afghanistan will "soon have a well-organised army and force".

Sep 16, 2021, 10:59 AM IST

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar is fit and fine: Taliban leader refutes internal rifts, dismisses injury rumours

Rumours had been circulating -- and widely shared on social media -- that Baradar had come to harm during a dispute between factions of the Taliban and the powerful Haqqani network, which holds key positions in Afghanistan`s interim government. Baradar has refuted the cliams

Sep 16, 2021, 09:25 AM IST

5 UN-designated terrorists in new Taliban govt, Rs 73 crore bounty on interior minister

Mullah Hasan Akhund, named as the prime minister, like many in the Taliban leadership derives much of his prestige from his close link to the movement`s reclusive late founder Mullah Omar, who presided over its rule two decades ago.

Sep 08, 2021, 06:23 AM IST

Source: New government may soon be formed in Afghanistan

The hardline Islamist group confirmed on Sunday that the Taliban's supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, who has never made a public appearance and whose whereabouts remain largely unknown, is in Afghanistan. . Akhundzada is holding regular meetings regarding the formation of the new government.

Sep 01, 2021, 10:28 AM IST

Taliban confirms third supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada is present in Afghanistan

The hardline Islamist group confirmed on Sunday that the Taliban's supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, who has never made a public appearance and whose whereabouts remain largely unknown, is in Afghanistan. . Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said, "He is present in Kandahar, he has been living there since the beginning."

Sep 01, 2021, 09:44 AM IST

Afghanistan won't be a democracy, a council may rule country, says senior Taliban leader

Talking to the news agency Reuters, a senior member of the Taliban said that the Islamist militant movement's supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, would likely remain in overall charge

Aug 19, 2021, 08:03 AM IST

Speculation abounds over new Taliban chief`s leaked photo

A picture of Haibatullah Akhundzada was unofficially circulated on social media soon after he was declared the new Taliban leader on Wednesday.

May 26, 2016, 20:26 PM IST

New Afghan Taliban leader was compromise candidate: Sources

Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour was killed by a US drone strike in Pakistan on Saturday, presenting the Taliban with their second succession in less than a year.

May 26, 2016, 11:05 AM IST

Afghan Taliban confirms death of Mansour, names Haibatullah Akhundzada as new leader

Taliban founder Mullah Omar's son Mullah Yakoub and senior commander Sirajuddin Haqqani were named as deputies.

May 25, 2016, 11:00 AM IST