Mullah Yaqoob

Mullah Yaqoob

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Mullah Yaqoob is the acting Defence Minister of the Taliban government in Afghanistan. He has been a prominent figure in the Taliban's military operations and has been vocal in defending Afghanistan against accusations made by Pakistan regarding cross-border militant activities. Recently, he criticized Pakistan's security measures, suggesting that the country should take responsibility for its own security issues rather than blaming Afghanistan.

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Mullah Yaqoob is the Minister of Defense and a powerful leader in the Kabul faction.

’کابل بمقابلہ قندھار‘ طاقت کی جنگ سامنے آگئی
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-01-15
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Mullah Yaqoob has denied claims that India played any role in the recent clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

'Baseless claims': Afghanistan denies India's role in Pakistan conflict; rejects Islamabad's accusations
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-21
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Mullah Yaqoob is leading the Afghan delegation in the negotiations.

پاکستان اور افغانستان کے وفود کے درمیان مذاکرات کا پہلا دور مکمل
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-10-18
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Mullah Yaqoob is the Taliban acting Defence Minister who criticized Pakistan's security claims.

Pakistan seeks joint action against Afghanistan-based terror groups - Pakistan
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-06
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