Abdul Mateen Qani
Abdul Mateen Qani is the spokesman for the Afghan interior ministry, known for addressing media inquiries regarding security incidents and government responses in Afghanistan. He was in the news following a suicide attack on the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing, where he provided details about the attack and its aftermath.
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Interior ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qani provided preliminary reports indicating casualties from the blast.
‘Targeted Chinese citizens’: 7 killed after massive blast rocks Kabul; toll likely to rise
India· 2026-01-19
Abdul Mateen Qani confirmed the explosion and reported casualties.
افغانستان کے دارالحکومت کابل میں دھماکا،کئی افراد ہلاک
Pakistan· 2026-01-19Abdul Mateen Qani is a spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior who confirmed casualties from the explosion.
Viešbutį Kabule sudrebino mirtinas sprogimas
Lithuania· 2026-01-19Afghan Ministry of the Interior spokesman Abdul Mateen Qani said that any attack would be met with a response 'that will serve as a lesson for Pakistan and a message for others.'
Pakistan says Afghanistan talks ‘failed’
Taiwan· 2025-10-30
Abdul Mateen Qani is another spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, providing updates on the destruction caused by the earthquake.
Vídeos mostram momento em que terra começa a tremer durante terremoto
Brazil· 2025-09-01
Abdul Mateen Qani, the interior ministry spokesman, provided details on the destruction caused by the earthquake.
Afghan Cricket Board calls for support from business community for quake victims - WorldPakistan· 2025-09-01
Abdul Mateen Qani is the interior ministry spokesman who provided details about the destruction caused by the earthquake.
Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 800
Kenya· 2025-09-01
Abdul Mateen Qani is the interior ministry spokesman who provided details about the destruction caused by the earthquake.
Over 800 dead as 6.0-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan - WorldPakistan· 2025-09-01
Abdul Mateen Qani is the spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior who reported on the bus accident in Kabul.
عشرات القتلى والمصابين بانقلاب حافلة بأفغانستان
United Arab Emirates· 2025-08-28Abdul Mateen Qani is the interior ministry spokesman who reported on the bus crash in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan bus crash kills 25, injures 27: authorities - WorldPakistan· 2025-08-27Abdul Mateen Qani is the Ministry of Interior spokesperson who provided information about the bus crash.
Bus crash kills more than 70 Afghans returning from Iran | World News
Jamaica· 2025-08-22Abdul Mateen Qani is a Taliban official who commented on the potential release of the detained couple.
British couple held in Afghanistan 'may die in prison,' son warns
United Kingdom· 2025-07-23
Interior ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qani said such threats were a crime and that police would take action.
Afghan women UN staff forced to work from home after threats - WorldPakistan· 2025-06-05
Abdul Mateen Qani is the Taliban interior ministry spokesman.
US drops bounties on key Taliban leadersUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-25
Abdul Mateen Qani said the US government had revoked the bounties placed on Haqqani and his associates.
US lifts bounties on senior Taliban officials | World NewsJamaica· 2025-03-24
Abdul Mateen Qani is an Afghan interior ministry spokesman who announced the revocation of bounties on Sirajuddin Haqqani and others.
US lifts bounties on Taliban leader Haqqani among three - WorldPakistan· 2025-03-24
Taliban official Abdul Mateen Qani stated that considerations are being taken into account for the release of the detained couple.
Family of British couple held by Taliban fear for their healthUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-23
Abdul Mateen Qani is the interior ministry spokesman who announced the removal of bounties on Taliban figures.
US removes $10 million bounty on Taliban's Sirajuddin Haqqani: ReportIndia· 2025-03-23Abdul Mateen Qani is a Taliban official who commented on the detention of the Reynolds and Faye Hall.
Life of British man, 79, imprisoned by Taliban is in serious danger, say family | AfghanistanUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-16
Abdul Mateen Qani is the spokesman for the interior ministry in Kabul who condemned the attack.
Suicide blast tears through Akora Khattak seminary - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-03-01
Abdul Mateen Qani condemned the attack and blamed it on the Islamic State group.
JUI-S leader Maulana Hamidul Haq among 6 dead in Nowshera madressah suicide blast; 15 injured - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-28
Abdul Mateen Qani condemned the attack and blamed it on the Islamic State group.
JUI-S leader Maulana Hamidul Haq among 5 dead in Nowshera madressah suicide blast; 20 injured - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-28Abdul Mateen Qani, a Taliban spokesperson, stated that the arrests of the British couple were due to a misunderstanding.
Taliban says ‘misunderstanding’ led to arrest of British couple in Afghanistan | TalibanUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-25Abdul Mateen Qani is the spokesman for the Afghan Interior Ministry who confirmed the detention of the British couple.
Afghan govt says British couple in its custody - WorldPakistan· 2025-02-25Abdul Mateen Qani is the spokesperson for Afghanistan's interior ministry who confirmed the detention of the British couple.
'Just trying to help the country they loved': British couple, American arrested by TalibanIndia· 2025-02-25
Abdul Mateen Qani, a Taliban official, stated that they would attempt to release the couple as soon as possible.
Family of elderly British couple held by Taliban call for Foreign Office support | AfghanistanUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-24Abdul Mateen Qani is the Interior Ministry spokesman who confirmed the arrests.
Taliban confirm British couple in their 70s arrested in Afghanistan as family call for their release
Canada· 2025-02-24Abdul Mateen Qani is the interior ministry spokesman who provided details about the suicide attack.
Afghanistan: 1 killed, 3 wounded in suicide attack on Afghan ministry | World NewsIndia· 2025-02-13