Afghanistan, Feb. 27 -- Sirajuddin Haqqani warns Pakistan could face heavy costs if its actions force the Taliban to declare a national uprising.
Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban's interior minister, warned Pakistan against taking steps that could compel the group to declare what he described as a "national uprising" and jihad.
Speaking Friday at a mosque in Khost province, Haqqani said that if such an uprising were announced, Pakistan would "pay a heavy price." He stressed that the Taliban would not step aside in times of conflict but would stand at the forefront alongside the Afghan people.
Haqqani also called on regional and global actors to facilitate dialogue, emphasizing that "the door to negotiations remains open." At the same time...