Pakistan, Feb. 28 -- IAG's three-year authoritarian rule now seems to be heading towards its logical conclusion as serious differences have developed between their senior leadership over governance and corruption issues.

A major development in this regard is the story of Abbas Stanikzai, the Taliban's deputy foreign minister, who reportedly left in January 2025 after openly criticizing Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhunzada for his strict stance on girls' education. Furthermore, he termed Kabul's anti-women policies as violations of Islamic teachings. However, the Taliban's spokesperson, Zabiullah Mujahid, has downplayed news of brewing internal rifts within the Taliban ranks.

Adding to IAG's challenges, Taliban Justice Minister A...