Fatal Blast in Kabul Claims Life of Top Taliban Official

Khalil Rahman Haqqani, acting minister for refugees in the Taliban's interim government, was killed in a Kabul explosion. Haqqani, a senior leader of the Haqqani network, played a key role after the 2021 U.S. withdrawal. This group was notably responsible for significant attacks during Afghanistan's lengthy conflict.

In a dramatic turn of events, Khalil Rahman Haqqani, the acting minister for refugees in the Taliban's interim regime, has been killed in a blast in Kabul. His nephew, Anas Haqqani, confirmed the death on Wednesday.

Haqqani, who assumed his ministerial role following the Taliban's return to power after the withdrawal of foreign forces in 2021, was also recognized as a senior figure within the notorious Haqqani network. This network has been linked to numerous high-profile attacks throughout Afghanistan's two-decade-long war.

The U.S. State Department has consistently highlighted the Haqqani network as a significant threat. Khalil Haqqani's demise marks a notable point in the ongoing power dynamics within Afghanistan.

(With inputs from agencies.)