<p data-changed="false" data-from-init="true" data-paragraphid="2">Anas Haqqani, the Taliban leader and scion of Afghanistan's feared Haqqani Network, has called for an amicable relationship with India and pledged not to interfere in the Kashmir issue after the United States withdrew its troops from Afghanistan, bringing an end to the country's longest war in history.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="15">"Kashmir is not part of our jurisdiction and interference is against our policy. How can we do against our policy? This is clear we will not interfere," Anas Haqqani stated in an interview with an Indian media house.<br />
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Regarding the Taliban government's future relations with India, the leader stated that despite India's 20-year support for the 'enemy,' the Taliban were eager to set aside their differences and create a friendship with India.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/al-qaeda-congratulates-taliban-mentions-kashmir-palestine-in-letter-409880"><strong>Also read | Al Qaeda 'congratulates' Taliban; mentions Kashmir, Palestine in letter</strong></a><br />
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Meanwhile, there are evidence that terrorist organisations are aligning with Afghanistan's new de facto rulers, with al Qaeda targeting India's Kashmir in a congratulatory letter.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="17">Al Qaeda, the terror organisation at the centre of the United States' 20-year conflict in Afghanistan, "congratulated" the Taliban for "beating the Americans."</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="18">The 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, organised by Osama bin Laden, led to the US invasion of Afghanistan and the assassination of the al Qaeda leader in Pakistan in 2011.&nbsp;<br />
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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="19">In a letter made available on social media, the group said it is the "third time that the Afghan nation within a span of less than two centuries has successfully expelled an invading force."</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="20">Significantly, it also mentioned Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="21">"Liberate the Levant, Somalia, Yemen, Kashmir and the rest of the Islamic lands" from the "clutches of the enemy", it exhorted the Taliban.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="22"><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Anas Haqqani, the Taliban leader and scion of Afghanistan's feared Haqqani Network, has called for an amicable relationship with India and pledged not to interfere in the Kashmir issue after the United States withdrew its troops from Afghanistan, bringing an end to the country's longest war in history.

Anas Haqqani, the Taliban leader and scion of Afghanistan's feared Haqqani Network, has called for an amicable relationship with India and pledged not to interfere in the Kashmir issue after the United States withdrew its troops from Afghanistan, bringing an end to the country's longest war in history. "Kashmir is not part of our jurisdiction and interference is against our policy. How can we do against our policy? This is clear we will not interfere," Anas Haqqani stated in an interview with an Indian media house. Regarding the Taliban government's future relations with India, the leader stated that despite India's 20-year support for the 'enemy,' the Taliban were eager to set aside their differences and create a friendship with India. Also read | Al Qaeda 'congratulates' Taliban; mentions Kashmir, Palestine in letter Meanwhile, there are evidence that terrorist organisations are aligning with Afghanistan's new de facto rulers, with al Qaeda targeting India's Kashmir in a congratulatory letter. Al Qaeda, the terror organisation at the centre of the United States' 20-year conflict in Afghanistan, "congratulated" the Taliban for "beating the Americans." The 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, organised by Osama bin Laden, led to the US invasion of Afghanistan and the assassination of the al Qaeda leader in Pakistan in 2011. Also read | 'Sad for those left behind': Last UK military flight leaves Afghanistan In a letter made available on social media, the group said it is the "third time that the Afghan nation within a span of less than two centuries has successfully expelled an invading force." Significantly, it also mentioned Kashmir. "Liberate the Levant, Somalia, Yemen, Kashmir and the rest of the Islamic lands" from the "clutches of the enemy", it exhorted the Taliban. (With inputs from agencies)

We want good relations with India and won't interfere in Kashmir: Taliban's Anas Haqqani

<p>Former Afghan vice-president Amrullah&nbsp;Saleh has said that&nbsp;ISIS- Khorasan has roots in the Taliban and Haqqani network operating in Kabul.</p>

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<p>It comes after several blasts outside Kabul airport, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover.</p>

<p>Claiming responsibility for the attack,&nbsp;Islamic State (ISIS) said one of its suicide bombers targeted "translators and collaborators with the American army."</p>

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<p>The blasts came hours after Western officials warned of a major attack, urging people to leave the airport. But that advice went largely unheeded by Afghans desperate to escape the country in the last few days of an American-led evacuation before the US&nbsp;officially ends its 20-year presence on Aug. 31.</p>

<p><strong>What is Islamic State-Khorasan?</strong></p>

<p>ISIS-K is an independent and self-proclaimed branch of&nbsp;Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. This terrorist group includes breakaway fighters from the Pakistani Taliban group who joined the militants of Afghanistan and announced their own rule in Syria and Iraq in 2014.</p>

<p>However, it gained support and acknowledgment from the central Islamic State leadership a year after its formation. The support came after the leadership was satisfied with the effect and the roots the group had established in the northeastern Afghanistan, especially in&nbsp;Kunar, Nangarhar and Nuristan provinces.</p>

<p><strong>Islamic State-Khorasan's relationship with&nbsp;the Taliban</strong></p>

<p>IS-Khorasan and the Taliban are both rigid Sunni Islamist militants who claim to be the true flag bearers of jihad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two groups have not looked eye to eye on several matters and that has often led to a bloody fight between the two, in which the Taliban has usually been declared victorious.</p>

<p>Reportedly,&nbsp;Islamic State-Khorasan was also not very happy with the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan.</p>


Former Afghan vice-president Amrullah Saleh has said that ISIS- Khorasan has roots in the Taliban and Haqqani network operating in Kabul. Every evidence we have in hand shows that IS-K cells have their roots in Talibs & Haqqani network particularly the ones operating in Kabul.

Former Afghan vice-president Amrullah Saleh has said that ISIS- Khorasan has roots in the Taliban and Haqqani network operating in Kabul. Every evidence we have in hand shows that IS-K cells have their roots in Talibs & Haqqani network particularly the ones operating in Kabul. Talibs denying links with ISIS is identical/similar to denial of Pak on Quetta Shura. Talibs hv leanred vry well from the master. #Kabul — Amrullah Saleh (@AmrullahSaleh2) August 27, 2021 × It comes after several blasts outside Kabul airport, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover. Claiming responsibility for the attack, Islamic State (ISIS) said one of its suicide bombers targeted "translators and collaborators with the American army." The blasts came hours after Western officials warned of a major attack, urging people to leave the airport. But that advice went largely unheeded by Afghans desperate to escape the country in the last few days of an American-led evacuation before the US officially ends its 20-year presence on Aug. 31. What is Islamic State-Khorasan? ISIS-K is an independent and self-proclaimed branch of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. This terrorist group includes breakaway fighters from the Pakistani Taliban group who joined the militants of Afghanistan and announced their own rule in Syria and Iraq in 2014. However, it gained support and acknowledgment from the central Islamic State leadership a year after its formation. The support came after the leadership was satisfied with the effect and the roots the group had established in the northeastern Afghanistan, especially in Kunar, Nangarhar and Nuristan provinces. Islamic State-Khorasan's relationship with the Taliban IS-Khorasan and the Taliban are both rigid Sunni Islamist militants who claim to be the true flag bearers of jihad. The two groups have not looked eye to eye on several matters and that has often led to a bloody fight between the two, in which the Taliban has usually been declared victorious. Reportedly, Islamic State-Khorasan was also not very happy with the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan.

Former Afghan vice-president Amrullah Saleh says ISIS- Khorasan has roots in Taliban and Haqqani network operating in Kabul

<p>More than a week after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, a deadly blast outside the Kabul Airport has brought back horrifying memories for the country.</p>

<p>The Kabul International Airport has been a heated place in Afghanistan for the past few weeks as several locals and other national citizens have been trying to leave the country. Afghans have been spotted crowding the walls and gates of the airport in the hope of getting a chance to leave the country and flee from the control of the Taliban.</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-terror-strikes-kabul-international-airport-13-killed-in-twin-blasts-408582" hreflang="en">LIVE: Terror strikes Kabul international airport, 60&nbsp;killed in twin blasts</a></h2>

<p>However, to add to their existing deadly problems various intelligence agencies reported that there is a growing risk of a possible terrorist attack at the airport, even though the US troops have been trying to secure the area.</p>

<p>Recently, the US&nbsp;President Joe Biden said there is "an acute and growing risk" of an attack at the airport by the group's regional chapter, called Islamic State-Khorasan or ISIS-K.</p>

<p>Following the warning, the US and UK asked their citizens in Kabul to stay away from the airport. However, many did not heed to the advise and twin deadly blasts rocked the area, killing at least 13 people and injuring several others.</p>

<h2><strong>What is Islamic State-Khorasan?</strong></h2>

<p>ISIS-K is an independent and self-proclaimed branch of&nbsp;Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. This terrorist group includes breakaway fighters from the Pakistani Taliban group who joined the militants of Afghanistan and announced their own rule in Syria and Iraq in 2014.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/suicide-bomb-attack-at-kabuls-hamid-karzai-international-airport-408617"><strong>WATCH |</strong></a></p>

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<p>However, it gained support and acknowledgment from the central Islamic State leadership a year after its formation. The support came after the leadership was satisfied with the effect and the roots the group had established in the northeastern Afghanistan, especially in&nbsp;Kunar, Nangarhar and Nuristan provinces.</p>

<h2><strong>Islamic State-Khorasan's relationship with&nbsp;the Taliban?</strong></h2>

<p>IS-Khorasan and the Taliban are both rigid Sunni Islamist militants who claim to be the true flag bearers of jihad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two groups have not looked eye to eye on several matters and that has often led to a bloody fight between the two, in which the Taliban has usually been declared victorious.</p>

<p>Reportedly,&nbsp;Islamic State-Khorasan was also not very happy with the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan.</p>

<h2><strong>Is the Kabul Airport blast by&nbsp;Islamic State-Khorasan?</strong></h2>

<p>There is a possibility that the Thursday twin bomb attack on the Kabul Airport was carried out by members of Islamic State-Khorasan.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Islamic State-Khorasan has been responsible for some of the deadliest attacks in the recent years . Their members have not left any place untouched and have massacred people in mosques, shrines, public spaces, hospitals, public squares.</p>

<p>One of the deadliest attacks carried out by this group was last year when a gunman from this terrorist group open-fired in&nbsp;a maternity ward in a predominantly Shiite neighbourhood of Kabul, killing 16 mothers and mothers-to-be.</p>

<p>The US also believes that this attack on Kabul Airport have been carried out by members of&nbsp;Islamic State-Khorasan. Officials of US government have told local media that the&nbsp;airport attack has "all the hallmarks" of an ISIS-K attack.</p>


More than a week after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, a deadly blast outside the Kabul Airport has brought back horrifying memories for the country. The Kabul International Airport has been a heated place in Afghanistan for the past few weeks as several locals and other national citizens have been trying to leave the country.

More than a week after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, a deadly blast outside the Kabul Airport has brought back horrifying memories for the country. The Kabul International Airport has been a heated place in Afghanistan for the past few weeks as several locals and other national citizens have been trying to leave the country. Afghans have been spotted crowding the walls and gates of the airport in the hope of getting a chance to leave the country and flee from the control of the Taliban. LIVE: Terror strikes Kabul international airport, 60 killed in twin blasts However, to add to their existing deadly problems various intelligence agencies reported that there is a growing risk of a possible terrorist attack at the airport, even though the US troops have been trying to secure the area. Recently, the US President Joe Biden said there is "an acute and growing risk" of an attack at the airport by the group's regional chapter, called Islamic State-Khorasan or ISIS-K. Following the warning, the US and UK asked their citizens in Kabul to stay away from the airport. However, many did not heed to the advise and twin deadly blasts rocked the area, killing at least 13 people and injuring several others. What is Islamic State-Khorasan? ISIS-K is an independent and self-proclaimed branch of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. This terrorist group includes breakaway fighters from the Pakistani Taliban group who joined the militants of Afghanistan and announced their own rule in Syria and Iraq in 2014. WATCH | However, it gained support and acknowledgment from the central Islamic State leadership a year after its formation. The support came after the leadership was satisfied with the effect and the roots the group had established in the northeastern Afghanistan, especially in Kunar, Nangarhar and Nuristan provinces. Islamic State-Khorasan's relationship with the Taliban? IS-Khorasan and the Taliban are both rigid Sunni Islamist militants who claim to be the true flag bearers of jihad. The two groups have not looked eye to eye on several matters and that has often led to a bloody fight between the two, in which the Taliban has usually been declared victorious. Reportedly, Islamic State-Khorasan was also not very happy with the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan. Is the Kabul Airport blast by Islamic State-Khorasan? There is a possibility that the Thursday twin bomb attack on the Kabul Airport was carried out by members of Islamic State-Khorasan. The Islamic State-Khorasan has been responsible for some of the deadliest attacks in the recent years . Their members have not left any place untouched and have massacred people in mosques, shrines, public spaces, hospitals, public squares. One of the deadliest attacks carried out by this group was last year when a gunman from this terrorist group open-fired in a maternity ward in a predominantly Shiite neighbourhood of Kabul, killing 16 mothers and mothers-to-be. The US also believes that this attack on Kabul Airport have been carried out by members of Islamic State-Khorasan. Officials of US government have told local media that the airport attack has "all the hallmarks" of an ISIS-K attack.

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