challenging the Emir’s authority

The Haqqani Network has expressed continuous dissent, with Sirajuddin Haqqani increasingly challenging the Emir’s authority and openly criticising his policies and governance. Major topics like women’s education and the forceful enforcement of some edicts in southeastern strongholds have been strongly criticised by senior members of the administration—driven less by personal reform and more by pragmatic politics, which could help attract Western support. More recently, Haibatullah announced the distribution and use of military equipment under his direct command, further signalling the deepening distrust in his subordinates. This move has antagonised several key members of his cabinet, including Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, Deputy Minister สล็อต