Doha talks: No agreement yet between Afghanistan and Pakistan

Oct 18, 2025

According to Afghan Foreign Ministry, the talks are being held under the leadership of Defence Minister Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob and Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja...

No invasion will be tolerated from neighbouring nations, warns Taliban's Defence Minister

Apr 25, 2022

Kabul [Afghanistan], April 25 : Acting Defence Minister of the Taliban, Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob Mujahid, in reaction to Pakistan's recent airstrikes, has warned that...

Afghanistan: Acting Defense Minister says previous govt allowed Pakistan to cross Durand Line

Feb 15, 2022

Kabul [Afghanistan], February 15 : Acting Defense Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that Afghanistan's previous government has...

US is obstacle to Afghanistan's international recognition: Taliban

Jul 23, 2023

Taliban-appointed Defence minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that he considers the United States as an obstacle to the international recognition of Afghanistan.

Mullah Omar's son takes charge of Taliban following disarray over leadership crisis

Jun 01, 2020

Kabul [Afghanistan], June 1 : Mullah Yaqoob, the son of Mullah Omar--founder of Afghan Taliban, has taken over as interim commander following disagreements among...

Indian delegation discusses how Chabahar port can be utilised by Afghanistan's business community: MEA

Nov 07, 2024

Notably, Afghanistan's Acting Minister of National Defence Maulvi Muhammad Yaqoob held a discussion with an visiting Indian delegation. The Chabahar Port is an India-Iran flagship...