Mullah Yaqoob
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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 | 6.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 307,649 | $280,000 | 390$ |
| Totals | 1 | 220,892,331 | 307,649 | $280,000 | 390$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
Mullah Yaqoob is the Minister of Defense and a powerful leader in the Kabul faction.
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India:
Mullah Yaqoob has denied claims that India played any role in the recent clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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Pakistan:
Mullah Yaqoob is leading the Afghan delegation in the negotiations.
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Pakistan:
Mullah Yaqoob is the Taliban acting Defence Minister who criticized Pakistan's security claims.
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