The Taliban government has triggered fresh tensions with Pakistan by releasing a controversial “Greater Afghanistan” map depicting parts of Pakistani territory as Afghan land.
The move comes days before peace talks in Istanbul, aimed at easing recent border clashes.
In a separate speech, Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani issued a sharp warning to Islamabad, saying Afghanistan would deliver a “crushing response” if its patience was tested again.
Analysts fear the dispute over the historic Durand Line could derail ongoing efforts to stabilise fragile ties between the two neighbours.

Taliban's 'Greater Afghanistan' Map Sparks Puts Pakistan On Edge

The United States has removed a $10 million bounty on Sirajuddin Haqqani. This move comes on the heels of the Taliban's recent release of a U.S. citizen, raising questions about whether a secret deal may have influenced this development.

The secret deal behind America's ‘mystery agent’ freed by Taliban

The Afghan Interior Ministry says the United States has lifted a $10 million bounty on Taliban leader Sirajuddin Haqqani. The development marks a radical shift for relations between the US and the Taliban government and the completion of a makeover for the man who ranked as a US Most Wanted terrorist. Watch in for more details!

Glezmann's release part of deal to lift bounty on Haqqani?

An internal rift is seemingly brewing in the Taliban. In a rare instance, two senior Taliban leaders Hibatullah Akhundzada & Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani have resorted to criticism of each other.

Rift within Taliban?: Differences between Akhunzada & Haqqani? Tension among influential leaders

Taliban cleric Sheikh Rahimullah Haqqani was killed in a suicide bomb attack which occurred in Afghanistan's Kabul on Thursday, local media reported.

Taliban cleric Sheikh Rahimullah Haqqani assassinated in a suicide bomb attack

The Taliban has appointed 44 of its members to key roles including provincial governors and police chiefs. It is the first large-scale round of appointments announced since the cabinet was formed in September. WION's Anas Mallick brings in more on this.

Taliban designate 44 governors, police chiefs; appointments dominated by Haqqani camp?

The Islamic State-Khorasan (ISIS-K) has claimed responsibility for Tuesday's hospital attack in Afghanistan's Kabul. According to reports, a key Taliban member Maulvi Hamdullah Mukhlis has been killed in the attack. WION's Anas Mallick brings in all the latest developments.

Afghanistan: Top Haqqani commander killed in ISIS attack; 25 killed, 50 injured

In a provocative gesture, the Taliban has rewarded plots, cash to the relatives of suicide bombers who attacked the US and Afghan soldiers. The Taliban's acting interior minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, called them "heroes of Islam and the country".

Afghanistan Crisis: Sirajuddin Haqqani hails suicide bombers as 'Heroes'

Of late, Sirajuddin Haqqani, the interior minister of the Taliban's interim government in Afghanistan, is being seen either with his face concealed or digitally blurred in public photographs.

Why is Taliban interior minister Haqqani's face being blurred in public photographs?

Sirajuddin Haqqani, a US-listed terrorist and a senior figure in Afghanistan's Taliban government praised suicide bombers at a meeting with families of the 'martyrs' in Kabul.

Sirajuddin Haqqani, top Taliban minister, praises suicide bombers

WION's Anas Mallick speaks to the man behind Haqqani Network, Anas Haqqani on the issues such as the US exit from Afghanistan, India's role in the country as well as the future of visa holders in the Islamic Emirates.

WION Exclusive: Anas Haqqani says those with visa will be allowed to leave

After history & geography, Pakistan's Prime Minister has offered a gem in anthropology. Imran Khan says that the Haqqanis are a Pashtun tribe. He has also asked world leaders to give 'incentives' to the Taliban. Palki Sharma has this to say.

Gravitas: Imran Khan wants 'incentives' for the Taliban

Where is Mullah Baradar? For many days now, Taliban's Deputy Prime Minister has been missing. Reports say late last week, Baradar was meeting a senior Haqqani leader. The talks led to a disagreement and ended in a brawl. Palki Sharma tells you what happened next.

Gravitas: Taliban's Deputy Prime Minister goes missing after clashes with Haqqanis

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that members of the Haqqani network are Pashtun tribals. His remarks have triggered a huge controversy.

Pak PM Imran Khan takes flak for calling 'Haqqani' a Pashtuns tribe

Since the Taliban's takeover of Kabul, the Haqqani network has been making headlines. WION's Anas Mallick speaks to the man behind this dreaded group, Anas Haqqani on the issues such as the US exit from Afghanistan, India's role in the country as well as the future of visa holders in the Islamic Emirates.

WION Exclusive: Anas Haqqani speaks on US exit from Afghanistan

According to reports, an audio clip purportedly belonging to Taliban leader Mullah Fazel Akhund in which he is heard saying "Punjab destroyed everything" has gone viral on social media.

'Destroying everything': Audio reportedly shows cracks in Pakistan, Taliban relations

Durrani, Ghilzai & Zadran, the Taliban are made of several Pashtun tribes that have always fought for control. The Haqqani Network is now using this infighting to build its clout. Palki Sharma tells you how divisions are slowly emerging within the Taliban.

Gravitas: Divisions emerge in Taliban's Islamic Emirate

The Taliban has asked the US to remove Haqqani leaders from its terror blacklist. They say de-listing was promised in the 2020 Doha Agreement. What does the Doha deal say about de-listing? What else did the US concede? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Taliban ask US to de-list Haqqani terrorists

The Taliban reportedly want the Haqqanis out of the US blacklist as they claim it is in line with the Doha agreement. The group said Haqqanis as "targets" is "a clear violation of the Doha agreement which is neither in the interest of the United States nor Afghanistan.

'Violation of Doha agreement': Remove Haqqanis from US blacklist, demand Taliban

Taliban assured to protect Afghanistan soil from breeding terrorists. But report suggests there are already thousands of terrorists actively operating in Afghanistan. From Al Qaeda to Haqqani. Can the world ignore the new terror nexus taking shape in Taliban's Afghanistan?

Al-Qaeda, ISIS-K, Haqqani: 'new axis of evil' taking shape?

Coronavirus outbreak has done little to curtail the menace of terror. An attack on a Sikh shrine in Afghanistan has claimed 25 lives. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the attack exposes the diabolical mindset of terror backers.

Gravitas: Afghanistan Gurudwara attack: WION reports from Ground Zero

A major armed attack took place on a gurudwara in Kabul today. The Afghan government has blamed the Haqqani network for the attack. It said that the Indian mission in Kabul was their target. Watch report:

WION ground report: India condemns Kabul gurudwara attack

11 dead in terror attack on Gurudwara in Kabul: Haqqani network behind the attack

Introduced by Republican Congressman Andy Briggs, the resolution 73, seeks termination of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally and also sets conditions for its re-designation if any.

US lawmaker introduces legislation in Congress to terminate Pak as major non-NATO ally

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