Taliban Interior Minister Urges Officials to Commit to Serving People Over Seeking Rewards
Sirajuddin Haqqani, acting Minister of Interior for the Taliban administration, emphasized the importance of officials dedicating themselves to serving the people rather than pursuing high positions and material gains during a meeting with local authorities and tribal elders in Paktika province.
According to the Paktika Police Department, Haqqani referred to lessons from previous revolutions, stating that the failure to fulfill duties was a key reason why goals were not achieved during those times. Therefore, he insisted that officials should carry out their responsibilities diligently, as they would when attending to their own family affairs, warning that negligence by any official could undermine unity and the strength of the whole.
He further stressed that the spirit of sincerity, honesty, and commitment present during the jihad period must be maintained in the current regime. The acting Interior Minister cautioned that material desires can divert a person from their rightful path, making it difficult to return. Thus, he called on officials to cultivate a spirit of contentment and self-sufficiency so that divine blessings may be bestowed upon their provisions.
Following this, Mullah Mehrullah Hamad, governor of Paktika, outlined the administrative, security, and service challenges facing the province and highlighted the need to improve organizational management.
Additionally, Qari Aminullah Tayeb, commander of Paktika Police, assured the public of the security, protection of lives and property, and coordination among security forces in the province.
