Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob

Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob is the Taliban's defense minister and son of the late Mullah Mohammad Omar, the founder of the Taliban. He has played a significant role in the Taliban's military strategy and governance since the group regained control over Afghanistan in 2021. Recently, he was in the news for rejecting Pakistani claims that India was behind tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, emphasizing the Taliban's commitment to strengthening ties with India.