Akhundzada emphasized the need for unity, religious obedience, and moral conduct.

His absence began shortly after he reportedly criticized the Taliban's ban on girls’ education.

Sources said a Taliban commander had allegedly resisted directives issued by Taliban's Pashtun-dominated leadership.

“The statements of Hibatullah are a source of learning for us,” Haqqani said.

According to sources, the move, which has not been publicly announced by the Taliban administration, sidelines the Taliban-run Ministry of.

Multiple sources said the cuts appear to be selective and politically motivated.

The latest move follows earlier reports by Amu that a sweeping downsizing plan affecting government ministries is already underway.

KABUL, Afghanistan — In recently released photographs from a leadership meeting at the Taliban-run Ministry of Interior, chaired by Sirajuddin.

The ministry released photographs showing Haqqani alongside senior Taliban officials.

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – Amid growing rifts within the Taliban leadership, Rahmatullah Najib, the Taliban’s deputy minister of interior, has briefed.