In a statement on X, Khan expressed his condolences.

Since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, Afghanistan’s education sector has faced immense challenges.

This comes despite Taliban claims that Daesh operations have been eradicated.

The Afghanistan withdrawal became a major issue during the 2024 presidential race between Mr. Trump and Vice President Kamala D..

The directive was reportedly issued following Haqqani’s death in an explosion at the Ministry of Refugees in Kabul on Wednesday.

He was also sanctioned by the United Nations, further isolating him on the international stage.

Khalil Rahman Haqqani, the Taliban’s minister of refugees, was killed in an explosion at the Ministry of Refugees compound in.

Russia’s focus on regional stability was underscored in March when an attack on a concert hall near Moscow killed 145.

The blast also claimed the lives of three of Mr. Haqqani’s bodyguards, the sources said.

This marks the Council’s fourth meeting on Afghanistan this year.