Taliban Deny Reports Leader Was Targeted

DID Press: Taliban denied media reports claiming their leader was killed following Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul and Kandahar two nights ago. The claims circulated rapidly on social media, fueling uncertainty.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said reports that the group’s leader had been targeted were “completely false,” accusing adversaries of spreading disinformation to fabricate achievements and undermine Taliban morale.

The denial comes amid heightened tensions between Kabul and Islamabad after a new wave of Pakistani airstrikes, further destabilizing the regional security environment.