Mahbob Shah Mahbob
Journalist
Nine Taliban Cabinet Members Lack Advanced Religious Qualifications
An investigation by Afghanistan International Pashto has found that nine members of the Taliban cabinet who use titles such as Sheikh al-Hadith, Sheikh and Mufti do not possess specialised religious education.
Khalil Haqqani’s Mysterious Killing, A Year On, & the Deal That Freed Him
In August 2007, a Pakistani helicopter transferred about 27 detainees to Dera Ismail Khan before proceeding to Wana. One of the detainees on board was Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani.
From Geneva To Doha: Factors Behind the Failure of Ten Afghan Peace Negotiations
In November 2010, a man with a distinctive turban, considered the special representative of Mullah Omar, was discreetly transported by a German intelligence from the Gulf to Munich during a cold winter and accommodated in a luxurious hotel.
Taliban’s Isolated Emir: How Akhundzada’s Information Prison Shapes Afghanistan’s Future
On 21 May 2016, three days after the killing of Akhtar Mohammad Mansour, the former leader of the Taliban, discussions began within the group regarding the selection of a new leader.
