Afghanistan’s Interior Minister Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani has once again warned Pakistan on Monday (3 November 2025). He also said that Afghanistan still needs more weapons. Without naming any country, Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani said that some countries violate the territory of other countries to protect their interests.

Afghanistan’s warning to Pakistan

Warning Pakistan, Haqqani said that if the patience and tolerance of Afghans is tested again, the reaction will be very devastating. He said that Afghanistan does not have long-range missiles or heavy weapons, yet our resolve is very strong. Haqqani said, “Ground defense is a priority for us, but despite this, the path of mutual understanding is open. If someone attacks, we have fought the kings of the world and protecting our land is not a difficult task for us.”

‘Don’t link Pakistan’s problems with Afghanistan’

According to TOLO News report, Haqqani said, “In recent meetings with Pakistan in Qatar and Turkey, it was told that their (Pakistan’s) internal problems should not be linked to Afghanistan. The problem is Pakistan’s. If you have the solution, then why are you linking it with us?”

This comment of Haqqani has come at a time when relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have deteriorated. Recently there was a clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan. During this, Pakistan claimed that it targeted Kabul, Khost, Jalalabad and Paktika of Afghanistan through air strikes.

Pakistan had also claimed to attack TTP positions. Responding to Pakistan, Taliban opened heavy fire on Span Boldak Chaman border, in which 23 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 29 were injured.

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Taliban us ties: Under the Taliban rule, American diplomacy in Afghanistan has taken a new turn. Recently, the Taliban released an American citizen, George Glazeman,, soon after which the US lifted the reward on three leaders, including the Taliban internal minister Sirajuddin Haqqani. Indeed, this step is being seen as an important win for the Taliban on the global platform, which is likely to move towards reducing their international isolation.

Who is Sirajuddin Haqqani and why was he rewarded?
Sirajuddin Haqqani is a prominent leader of the Haqqani network and internal minister of Afghanistan. In 2008, notorious to plan an attack on Serena Hotel in Kabul, in which six people, including an American citizen, were killed. The Haqqani network is considered the most dangerous component of the Taliban, which has been involved in suicide attacks, bomb blasts and kidnapping. The US government placed a reward of $ 10 million (about 83 crore rupees) on his head. His name is still included in the desired list of the FBI, which indicates that this move of America is not completely clear.

The reason for removing reward from America?
1. Changes in Taliban-America Relations
The US government has tried to establish a better relationship with the Taliban by removing the reward from Haqqani, Abdul Aziz Haqqani and Yahya Haqqani. The strategy to restore American influence in Afghanistan. Efforts to give Taliban some validity globally and a policy to encourage Taliban’s cooperation against terrorism.

2. The release of American citizen, part of bargaining?
The Taliban released American prisoner George Glazeman, which the US described as a diplomatic success. This can be a part of the bargain, where the US in return removed the rewards on Haqqani. Indication of agreement between the US and the Taliban, which may increase the chances of release of other prisoners in the future.

3. Rehabilitation of Taliban internationally
The Taliban government has been demanding international recognition for a long time. The control of the Taliban on the Afghan Embassy in Norway can be a step towards international recognition. Taliban’s diplomatic relations with China, Qatar and other countries are strengthening. Taliban will get convenience in trade and travel due to relief from restrictions.

Will Taliban get international recognition?
Let us know that countries like China, Qatar and Russia have talked to the Taliban, and some countries have also recognized their diplomats. America has to hold talks with the Taliban to maintain its presence in Afghanistan. The full support of Western countries is still suspicious due to the Taliban’s stance on women and human rights.

Us removed award on sirajuddin haqqani: A major wish of the Haqqani network, the major part of the Taliban, which occupies Afghanistan, seems to be fulfilled. According to reports, the Trump administration has removed the reward on the heads of Home Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani and its close leaders in the government of Haqqani network and the Taliban government. However, this claim has not yet been officially confirmed by the US. If this is true, it will be a major victory for the Haqqani network, as this organization has been responsible for many dreaded terrorist attacks in Afghanistan, including an attack on the Indian Embassy.

According to Afghanistan’s local news channel Tolo News, sources close to the acting Home Minister of Afghanistan have claimed that the US government has lifted the reward on some of the Islamic Emirate officials. Individuals whose prize has been removed from the heads include Sirajuddin Haqqani, Abdul Aziz Haqqani, and Yahya Haqqani. The FBI was looking for these terrorists for two decades, who are now sitting in important positions in the Taliban government.

Haqqani in the list of most wanted terrorists
Sirajuddin Haqqani’s name is still in the list of Most Wanted Terrorists on the FBI website. According to the information on the FBI website, a reward of up to $ 10 million was declared on direct information for the arrest of Sirajuddin Haqqani. This prominent leader of the Haqqani network is considered the mastermind of many major attacks in Afghanistan.

Sirajuddin Haqqani’s Pakistan connection
According to the FBI report, Sirajuddin Haqqani was living in the Miram Shah region in North Waziristan, Pakistan. He is a senior leader of the Haqqani network and has deep relations with Taliban and terrorist organizations like Al Qaeda. He is known as a global terrorist and is considered a threat against the US and coalition forces due to his activities.

Sirajuddin Haqqani accused
According to the information given on the FBI website, Sirajuddin Haqqani is accused of attacking a hotel in Kabul in 2008, killing six people, including an American citizen. Apart from this, he also coordinated attacks against the US and its coalition forces in Afghanistan. There is also a suspicion of hakkani’s role in the attempt to assassinate Afghan President Hamid Karzai in 2008.

Why is Trump administration kind of kindness on Haqqani network?
It is believed that the Trump administration wants to increase its strategic presence in Afghanistan. Apart from this, efforts are also being made to take advantage of partition in the factions running inside the Taliban. The Taliban is currently divided into two factions – one faction is being led by Hibbatullah Akhundzada, while the other faction is led by Sirajuddin Haqqani. The Trump administration signed a peace agreement with the Taliban in 2020 in Qatar, resulting in a return from Afghanistan in August 2021. However, after this, the Taliban demolished the civic government of Afghanistan and controlled the entire country.