Senior Taliban Officials Turn Against Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi

Over the past two days reports indicate mounting dissatisfaction among senior Taliban officials toward Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The discord centers on his public statement arguing that no individual should criticize Pakistan on personal beliefs, stressing that Pakistan is a Muslim country and disputes should be resolved through diplomatic channels. Muttaqi also asserted that no leader or scholar should weaponize grievances to attack Pakistan under the Taliban banner. Following recent Afghan-Pakistani border clashes and exchanges of fire, several Taliban officials have publicly challenged his stance, describing it as inappropriate given the current tensions. Adding to the controversy, Taliban Foreign Ministry channels have remained unusually silent on the latest incident, a rare divergence in official communication. Observers note that even figures associated with the Taliban administration are expressing disagreement with Muttaqi, suggesting potential internal divisions within the leadership.

Source: Statement from @AfghanTimes7

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Published: April 27, 2026, 11:21 am