From the Deadly Silence of the Taliban Leader to the Sharp Response of Sirajuddin Haqqani.
Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban’s supreme leader, has yet to issue any official reaction or statement.
This comes as targeted Pakistani attacks on military centers and urban areas in Afghanistan — including Kabul and several other cities — have intensified.
This meaningful silence has heightened concerns regarding Taliban cohesion and the group’s potential future response.
Meanwhile, Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s Interior Minister, warned on Friday during a speech at the Grand Mosque in Khost province that Pakistan’s continued attacks would force the Taliban into a “national uprising.” He said Pakistan would pay a “heavy price.”
Haqqani stressed that the Taliban are not among those who withdraw from defending their country and people. He called on regional and global actors to facilitate dialogue and reduce tensions.
He also stated that “the door to negotiations remains open,” and that the Taliban are still prepared for diplomacy.
Haqqani described Pakistan’s actions as “shameful.” He emphasized the need for unity and alignment among Taliban members.
However, analysts believe the Interior Minister’s sharp stance reflects a visible difference in tone between Sirajuddin Haqqani and Hibatullah Akhundzada. The Taliban leader remains silent and has not issued direct threats.
A matter that could carry serious implications for the group’s decision-making toward Pakistan.
