Mullah Baradar

Mullah Baradar, senior Taliban leader and Afghan Deputy PM, returns to Kabul with his own security

Baradar’s move to bring his own security is being linked to a recent fight with the Haqqani faction in Kabul in which he was reportedly injured. Amid widespread rumors about his death, Baradar and Taliban issued audio statements saying the former was in good health.

Oct 06, 2021, 12:54 PM IST

Badi Bahas: Time Magazine running international agenda against PM Modi?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla have been named among the world's 100 most influential people of 2021 by TIME magazine. After the inclusion of Mulla Baradar, questions have been raised on the way TIME Magazine has commented on PM Modi.

Sep 16, 2021, 12:42 PM IST

Breaking News: Clashes over power between Baradar and Haqqani group of Taliban

The Haqqani group reportedly wants more members in the Taliban government in Afghanistan, while Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has voiced its opposition. At present, there is a constant struggle between the two factions for power.

Sep 15, 2021, 20:42 PM IST

Taliban chief Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar releases audio message

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the senior Taliban chief and Deputy Prime Minister of the interim government in Afghanistan, has released an audio message dismissing rumours about his death and claimed that he is alive and not injured.

Sep 14, 2021, 21:32 PM IST

Afghanistan: Struggle for power started within the Taliban?

The Taliban may have gained power in Afghanistan, but it is not going to be easy for them to run the government. The rift in the Taliban cabinet is now clearly visible. After which it is possible that the power struggle will start within the Taliban itself.

Sep 14, 2021, 11:22 AM IST

Afghanistan: Taliban called the death of Mullah Baradar a rumour

For some time, there have been reports of the death of Mullah Baradar, about which the Taliban has released audio giving clarification. The Taliban have said that Mullah Baradar is alive. But questions are still arising that why only audio is released?

Sep 14, 2021, 08:34 AM IST

Taliban spokesman confirms meeting between Pakistan's ISI chief, Mullah Baradar

During a press conference in Kabul on Monday, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that the ISI chief had met with Mullah Baradar during his visit to Kabul, BBC Urdu reported.

Sep 06, 2021, 16:51 PM IST

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar to be the head of the Taliban government in Afghanistan: Sources

Mullah Baradar, who heads the Taliban's political office, will be joined by Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, the son of late Taliban co-founder Mullah Omar, and Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, in senior positions in the government.

Sep 03, 2021, 13:18 PM IST

Taliban expected to adopt Iranian model of political system in Afghanistan

The executive arm will be led by PM with the council of ministers under him.

Aug 31, 2021, 22:07 PM IST

Taliban form council to govern Afghanistan, include Hamid Karzai, Abdullah, Mullah Baradar

Seven of the twelve candidates have been already agreed upon, a source close to senior Taliban circles said.

Aug 24, 2021, 15:24 PM IST

Afghanistan Crisis: Will Mullah Baradar be the new President of Afghanistan?

Afghanistan has been captured by the Taliban and President Ashraf Ghani fled the country. Now the big question is whether Mullah Baradar will become the new President of Afghanistan but who is Mullah Baradar?

Aug 19, 2021, 09:56 AM IST

Taliban: Mullah Baradar returns to Afghanistan after 20 years, video surfaced

With the Taliban seizing control of Kabul and all the top provincial capitals of Afghanistan, its top leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar is most likely to become the next President of the war-ravaged nation.

Aug 18, 2021, 08:24 AM IST

Top Taliban leader leading peace efforts with US released by Pakistan at the behest of Trump administration: Envoy

The special envoy on Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, said that Pakistan had a very crucial role to play in the reconciliation process with the Taliban but has "historically not played a positive role". 

Feb 09, 2019, 07:47 AM IST