Abdul Qahar Balkhi: Is the Taliban 2.0 any different? | Talk to Al Jazeera

The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in August sent shockwaves around the world.
The group is, once again, in power, determined to implement its vision for the country and cement ties with the rest of the world.
This week, the spokesman for the Taliban’s ministry of foreign affairs discusses the group’s plans for how it will reach out to women, minorities and its opponents.
Is the Taliban open to reform and will the group abandon its strict interpretation of Islamic law? Abdul Qahar Balkhi talks to Al Jazeera.

[@educatingjatts7099]

most brilliant answer was " we don't want Afghanistan to be a playground for others "

[@tsheringjigmee709]

Yes, only male pashtoons and pakistanis

[@mars-cs4uk]

When Taliban is not give freedom to women then no one will sit and watch that. What kind of ideology is in 21 century? Is the western country should give money to Taliban in the Doha agreement? If they don't treat their own women then they lost power in 20 years ago and Taliban is doing the same mistake again. If they didn't give freedom to Afgan women then it will be the playground for others.

[@abubakarbadshah9852]

@@mars-cs4uk what is your definition of womens rights?

[@ahmedaraf8188]

@@abubakarbadshah9852 opposite of what taliban is doin

[@abubakarbadshah9852]

@@ahmedaraf8188 I'm guessing that your definition is directly inline with what is happening in the US?

[@dpfivem5127]

"We don't want Afghanistan to become a playground for recognition". He's 100% spot on, the Middle East has seen enough proxy wars

[@phorias]

Well, there is one thing you want, and another thing you get

[@iliaszahir3135]

@@phorias i dont see any Americans in Acghanistan so i dont get your point 😁

[@murtazanoori6414]

afghanistan isnt in middle east lmao

[@ToCatchALiarOnYoutube]

@@iliaszahir3135 I think he meant himself ! They wanted us to fight and kill each other but we reunited again and fight them and then kicked them out of our country ! ( and psssssht we also kept $8 billion dollar worth of their military equipment ) 😂💪🏻💪🏻

[@Pengooine]

@@ToCatchALiarOnKZbin taliban took 8 billion dollar equipment and joe Biden’s response was to take 7.5 billion US dollars from the PEOPLE which is because “afghans caused 9/11”

[@roslikrakatauan2247]

His opening with Bismillah reflect who are the Afghans. Respect to them

[@ashecreates]

This is how they fool uneducated people like you. I'm sorry I mean close-minded people like you.

[@roslikrakatauan2247]

@@ashecreates Thank you cause Allah will reward me for not saying anything to your statement.

[@ashecreates]

@@roslikrakatauan2247 so much for afterlife? What reward will you get? In reality, you will be just buried underneath, and at that time you won't have a religion or a god!

[@ashecreates]

@@roslikrakatauan2247 while i was just pointing out that fools like you can support a terrorist just because he started with "Bismillah"

[@ashecreates]

Don't forget that taliban too have blood of innocent afghans on their hands. How one can be religious if he is a supporter of murderers!

[@christopheranderson8452]

I'm an an American and I know a stand up man when I see one and I believe this gentleman wants the best for his people and good for him on not budging on changing their laws to fit western laws. These are Afghanie people and they know what's best for them.

[@charlesstevens8378]

You should go join any one of those countries with commies in change. Those animals don’t know anything about human rights, you should join them. Pick a country and good riddance. Death to the taliban, and prosperity to the Afghan population

[@salahuddin7617]

Exactly

[@pir.aghaaa]

👍

[@user-hy4vl3ym7k]

Afghan* not Afghanie

[@grindyoutodust819]

Come on you can't be this stupid if the Western Countries in particularly the military super powers such as US,France,England if they do what you are saying here am telling you you will have an expensive life that you wouldn't and couldn't maintain they aren't there to "Free Women" or put "Democracy" and if you believe that you are crazier than i thought. THEY are there to steal resources to colonize them resources take controll install puppet rulers as they did for years now.

[@wasifiqbal9984]

I can't explain why I get impressed every time this guy speaks. Masha Allah

[@suzzadurrahman8949]

Me too May Allah always bless him to the Extreme AAMEEN !

[@richsj1065]

He is a visually delightful to watch.

[@cornelius6616]

Because you’re gullible. This man could convince you to give him your wife and you’d still be complimenting his English.

[@suzzadurrahman8949]

@@cornelius6616 how Nasty Western Thoughts , Indecent Proposal of Hollywood . Innallillah !

[@cornelius6616]

@@suzzadurrahman8949 yeah yeah yeah. Just look at the entire comment section for this video. No one is even talking about the subject of the video, instead they all discuss how soft and well-spoken the spokesperson is. You are very distracted.

[@kingburnek2099]

Wow! I am surprisingly amazed. What a brilliant mind from Sir Abdul Qahar Balkhi!!! Full of logic and wisdom. Love from the Philippines and I am a Roman Catholic by the way 👍💖🙏

[@nur3094]

Thank you

[@therealforeignwolf]

Bless your heart

[@antares_m20]

@@JSN_1997 nope, but the dude is cool no matter how you see it

[@clickbaitosaurus1977]

@@JSN_1997 You've been lied to

[@clickbaitosaurus1977]

@@JSN_1997 Oh I didn't see your second comment

[@dennis-qu7bs]

The great strength of Abdul Qahar Balkhi is his patience and gentleness!

[@etcetera4245]

What a great leader he is going to be in future!!! Such a great potential......

[@shinglaiashang9433]

From the first words that young man started it's wonderful, he has great knowledge and wisdom and also very polite to interviewer as he was to him. Even though l'm Christian l love and support their struggle.

[@Yasirkhan-ij8tu]

thanks brother if we are christion muslim hindu jews anyone we want to support those who are on right way God likes those who do justice

[@laibanush5431]

Thanks brother

[@sai-zs1yd]

@@Yasirkhan-ij8tu sorry brother to ask this question what gift you give such country by your large struggle.

[@flavinha6421]

Taleban should have an official channel to keep us informed and to fight fake news.

[@giveaway.payback]

Has already in Doha

[@flavinha6421]

@@giveaway.payback I am talking about a youtube channel

[@NC46738]

I think few of the Taliban leaders has Twitter account

[@faisalshahzad8209]

Yes, they should have official channel in English or atleast with English subtitles.

[@asmanoorsalarzai6993]

@@flavinha6421 Taliban are banned by the champions of freedom of speech from all social media except Twitter and telegram. You can follow them only on twitter. Only a few KZbin channels are active in Pashto language.

[@allbraindrain]

Man, how can you win an unjust war against people of such simplicity, character, confidence and bravery. This is how you talk when you know you are right.

[@allbraindrain]

@grand nagus ok. I condemn it if he does so and if you have seen it. I respect your opinion. You must have full confidence and knowledge of him doing it. You must also have visited my part of the world seeing people beating their wives around. Again respect your opinion. Stay blessed.

[@allbraindrain]

@grand nagus OK. Apologies. Calm down man. We can talk with respect and even agree or disagree with dignity without showing true colors and lack of decency in upbringing. Grow up kid. Take a chill pill.

[@allbraindrain]

@grand nagus ok :) as I said. True colors and childhood hard times. With your hateful comments, you are acting no less than those hardcore suicide bombers but just online on KZbin which is all you can do. You are full of hate due to your childhood difficult times and lack of attention from parents. World can be a harsh place. I'll pray for you to help you forget your difficult experiences as a child.. Lets end it on a good note. Stay happy man. Chill.

[@allbraindrain]

@grand nagus This is my last reply to you. As one of the great scholars said, you can argue and discuss with a mad man but not with an ignorant and disrespecting person. So peace. Chill and bye.

[@nazirmudasser1672]

❤️

[@sadiakhan1592]

I saw him in person and was really impressed by his simplicity and humbleness

[@shorifhussainzibon]

How did u seem in person & Where did u see him?

[@omairbinenam6337]

Allah ne insaan aur jinnat ko paida nahi kera siwaye apni ibadat ke liye.

[@kimchandanin7764]

He always has proper answers to those attacking questions. I like how he manages his speech and expression with no fear. Such a great talented young man 🥰

[@asadmd3980]

Hy

[@mr.khorsani8740]

So why don't he mention the fake promises the Taliban terrorist made. They stopped education for women and made beards mandatory

[@harmony3138]

@Twisted WolfTG Talk about yourself!!

[@MrTaxiRob]

@@mr.khorsani8740 they're figuring out ways to make gender separated facilities so they can abide by Sharia law, that's what he mean when he says they are working on it. They intend to make it happen, but men and women will definitely NOT share classrooms. Just think if you were a lawyer, how would you find ways to use loopholes but still follow the letter of the law? That's what they're trying to do. And of course they will be pushing their ideology in their schools, every country does that.

[@mr.khorsani8740]

@@MrTaxiRob they shut down schools for. Both men and women

[@user-yl1wh4ww1k]

Who agrees with me This man can teach modi how to speak

[@MIGHT521]

This man can teach them a lot which they never dreamed of😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nadiaepa93]

Good point 👍👍👍

[@AgniveshArya]

What is about Bhikhari of Bhikharistan ?

[@sidblore7529]

I guess taliban need good English...to ask Aid

[@Asiyah2000]

Everyone agrees with that fact except the deluded ones 😂

[@tanvirchoudhury4118]

May Allah reward him. He is young & well spoken. He is one for the future

[@armanshafei5393]

He is a great leader in the making. A very knowledgeable person..nice way in replying all the questions ..

[@king79devil]

impressed by the English of the spokesperson. Very logical & great replies by him!

[@dearNoorMohd]

@Investigative Audit I just subscribed your channel

[@alelectric2767]

This is Afghanistan. It’s spokesMEN not person. They ain’t woke.

[@mteokay1246]

Next you'll be impressed by ISIL as they're doing you in the rear.

[@abdullahimahamed1988]

@@mteokay1246 😂😂😂 take it easy. You don’t need to hate the fact

[@mteokay1246]

@@abdullahimahamed1988 I've heard they're good at it hmmm. I'm intrigued 😁😁😁😁

[@s2769]

blows my mind how professional this man is the way he delivers his speech is astonishing

[@idesofmarchUNIAEA]

Compare his speaking abilities to that of the current President of the United States.

[@infi44]

Speaking professionally while thinking how he can plan next terror attack.

[@sherlockgnomes8971]

@@idesofmarchUNIAEA and the previous President was even worse, he has the IQ of a potato..

[@Soyodi]

@@infi44 Only America has this mindset

[@idesofmarchUNIAEA]

@@sherlockgnomes8971 I don’t recall the previous president being unanimously held in contempt by the British Parliament. I don’t recall the previous president causing the French to recall the embosser after being allies for a quarter of a millennia. I do remember the previous president being nominated by several people for the Nobel peace prize. There are deficits in your analysis.

[@kalamullahHukTalib]

"A big smile delivering serious talk" this feels So good...🥀

[@fatimah9202]

The skies smiled The mountains rejoiced The sand sparkled The trees prostrated The Lion kings roared The birds and the fish And all creatures together Hymed praises of the Lord As those who force Their Godless culture On the Nation of others Left the fragrant soil Of Afghanistan Totally defeated By a small number Of brave and patient True soldiers of faith By the miracle of Allah Lord of the Universe

[@ChErRyaVe20pK]

Can you make a new poem already? You have been posting this everywhere

[@Therebelliousprince001]

Beautiful poem! ❤

[@shaheedaessack6142]

Balkhi sounds so sincere and committed. May Allah grant them the ability to govern. Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik.

[@wasifiqbal9984]

Ameen, brother, Ameen.

[@arjunprs]

24:05 look at his smile... This is a person who genuinely cares about afghan people!!!

[@Asiyah2000]

🤔

[@user-ue7dk5ph5p]

🌹👍

[@larsandreasrisy4402]

🙄

[@Twfikomar]

You watched full clip🙏

[@rathernot6660]

Excellent observation. I wish nothing more than the best for Afghanistan too. I am not Afghani btw

[@hashimoto942]

Thank you so much for interviewing this Talented young man. He is a real 21st century diplomat soo calm soo polite and selec

[@buzakechini2402]

Has nothing to do with being diplomatic. He studied Quran religion that made him like this not fake sh.itty schools. That's what u become when u truly read Quran turn to Islam

[@tlppak4916]

@borat bagatov our religion teachs us all the knowledge of this world but you won't understand cause you're not a Muslim and a person who is Muslim by name like not a practicing one he can't also understand what I'm talking about .only those people can understand who are the truest lovers of ALLAH and HAZRAT MUHAMMAD SALLALLAHO ALYHI WA ALIHI WASSALLAM .DON'T YOU SEE ALL THE PEOPLE ARE COMPLIMENTING HIM Soo polite , full of manners ,talented,kind and etc. It is all just because of Islam his love for his religion made him like this love for ALLAH LOVE FOR HAZRAT MUHAMMAD SALLALLAHO ALYHI WA ALIHI WASSALLAM But not all people can understand this that Islam teaches you every single kind of knowledge of the world. GO and read! history about the lovers of ALLAH AND HAZRAT MUHAMMAD SALLALLAHO ALYHI WA ALIHI WASSALLAM without that you can never ever ever understand what I'm saying.

[@alexandrariggs3768]

Very impressive. At a minimum, Abdul Qahar Balkhi demonstrates exceptional intelligence, diplomacy, eloquence, and a very genuine quality that makes me truly hopeful for Afghanistan, its people, and their future. Thank you Al Jazeera and Mr Balkhi for this interview.

[@deepakgh7063]

He is just a spokesperson but look his confidence, his belief

[@TheAhmadnt9]

🤭 don't be a fool he was a part of the negotiation team with American In other words whoever you see on TV talking( Taliban) is a big cheese🙏🇦🇫🇮🇳🙈

[@ghondalkhan2465]

@@TheAhmadnt9 you couldn't be more wrong. It's because the end goal is very clear and the rest he talk Afghan pashtun culture pretty much any one will talk the same as him.but balkhi is sweet on eyes.

[@TheAhmadnt9]

@@ghondalkhan2465 I was only trying to say for the people that do not know that he is not an ordinary Taliban Soldier . capiche ? respect 🙏

[@PingPong-wr1cl]

What ever they need... get them from other great sharia loving S*** countries ONLY. This is only permitted and Halal. p

[@mteokay1246]

He's good-looking also. His "missile" must be huge ... he's quiet but with a big D energy. My uterus is quivering watching him hm hmm

[@allbboss]

May Allah protect this man from foreign institutions like the CIA...

[@sheltonmackey6449]

You right why don't the Taliban feed there own people instead of U.S.

[@allbboss]

@@sheltonmackey6449 Inv@ders like you caused these issues. You have zero credibility to be lecturing anybody.

[@alwaysquestionthings8896]

You can't help to love this Dude man 😂 One of a kind

[@asifkhan5421]

😂

[@Mahrooshay]

His clarity of thoughts and interpretation of words is Phenomenal. Brilliant Taliban official

[@abuzarghafari7893]

@@Unknown-fj4gl Such jokers like you only for the entertainment of world so, keep entertaining the world through your madness and stupidity.

[@abuzarghafari7893]

I appreciate your thoughts Maimoona Zafar.👍👍👍👌👌

[@britishkashmiri169]

@@Unknown-fj4gl it’s khar Khans like you that have ruined reputation of Pashtuns in the past , don’t worry real Pashtuns like Balkhi will rewrite your two brain cells.

[@fdsfyyyy]

دیره مننه❤️

[@frontstarinternational5689]

How politely answers the all critical questions.

[@mauriciopizarro8802]

Don't beliebe never in any Taliban butcher's words...

[@mahfuzannan8270]

@@mauriciopizarro8802 but then again, people trust the US.

[@mohamedasaid7910]

@@mauriciopizarro8802 Leave Afghans alone.Mind your business.

[@CAL-jj4om]

I have to concede he's an eloquent speaker. But it seems like he talks about a theoretical Taliban different than the thugs on the streets.

[@ap.39315]

@@CAL-jj4om He's a very nice speaker but yes it seems like there is a big disconnection between Taliban leaders words and the reality on the streets. I think some Talibs around the country are doing their own thing and making their own local laws instead of abiding to the central Talib leadership in Kabul. It's a sign of trouble between different Talib factions.

[@laibanush5431]

Al Jazeera needs to stop asking questions with a preconceived notion that democracy is the only political system! No it is not! And not everyone needs to adopt democracy just because USA thinks it's the best!

[@kiran0511]

they don't question Qatar's system 😂😂

[@laibanush5431]

@@kiran0511 Exactly! The irony!

[@laibanush5431]

@@kiran0511 But I don't want them to question Qatar's political system either. I want them to question America's political system which is democracy. America has brainwashed the world in such a way that nobody addresses the countless flaws of democracy, but they keep on questioning other political systems and force them to change their systems into American democracy. 🙄

[@endribardhyli1340]

@@laibanush5431 Can you name one of the countless flaws of the representative republican democratic system of governance in the US or in any civilized nation on earth that uses this system? If they are so many you can let us know at least 10.

[@laibanush5431]

@@endribardhyli1340 Here comes the self-proclaimed "civilised" West lol. First treat your arrogance then come. We don't approve democracy because we don't recognise the intellect of the majority humans to be superior. We recognise the intellect of the supreme God to be superior. The Creator knows what is best for His creations. And we will never change our faith for you. Stop imposing your system on us and mind your own business.

[@EagleEyeNZ]

I like Abdul Qahar Balkhi. He has always been well spoken and speaks common sense. May peace grow in Afghanistan. It is a beautiful country and I hope to visit one day.

[@wkb8326]

Peace?? You can't be serious. There are too many different factions that hate each other.

[@iqbalzaland6722]

Welcome

[@Topfacts380]

U r welcome as a our quest

[@EagleEyeNZ]

@@Topfacts380 Shukran

[@user-ix9of4jo8v]

i swear this guy speaks better english than half of UK. i'm impressed and believe everything he says 🫡

[@abdulsalamchoudhary7117]

What a well mannered serious spokesman on serious issues giving clarification, I have seen first time in my life..... May ALLAH bless you....

[@phorias]

He gave no clarification over why there are no women in the government

[@saadkhanzada9962]

So eloquent, articulate much more professional than most spokespersons.

[@maneshipocrates2264]

Especially when he wants western tax payers' money.

[@saadkhanzada9962]

@@maneshipocrates2264 because they are the blood money USA owes for killing hundreds of thousands of Afghans

[@najmaalikhan]

@@maneshipocrates2264 it's the west which is responsible for all this mayhem in Afghanistan, they should not interfere in other countries affairs. They took their own tax payers money for wars which fight against those countries, then why did you not protest, at that time? Your tax money is OK used to kill them but not to be used to help them. What hypocrisy.

[@hilalkhan2586]

@@maneshipocrates2264 Its called war reparations.

[@dfjanus8014]

yes, i agree. those animals have chosen a very articulate and eloquent guy to lie for them.

[@abdulrahmannazari4214]

Simply brilliant 👏 I love this young gentleman, may Allah SWT protect him against all the evils

[@tinaschafer6573]

I am Afghan and i can totally agree with him at 15:10 that this is the first time that every party and individuals can express freely his opinion. Give them time. I am full of hope for the new Taliban. 👏🏻

[@32gigs96]

You’re a Pashtun

[@32gigs96]

Of course you’re happy

[@32gigs96]

We humans aren’t

[@tinaschafer6573]

@@32gigs96 , iam Tadschik, i know the history of Afghanistan. Let them time an every ethnic group will be involved in the gouverment inshallah. I didnt like any gouverment in Afghanistan since Taraki. None of them were intressted in afghan people. They ( Taliban) seem to be. I hope they will be also integrative to women rights. I dont want to give up hope because it is the first time afghan have the chance to build a gouverment without any foreign force.

[@hassantaha5924]

That’s a very degrading manner to talk to a fellow human who has a different opinion than yours. Very contradictory.

[@shaheedaessack6142]

I have to repeat. This guy is brilliant.

[@roberts7961]

Agree totally

[@fikricrane]

Absolutely agree

[@ashecreates]

If this is what you call brilliant. Then You haven't seen brilliant till now. But I'm hopeful for you!

[@josephburnside2135]

Brilliant at what? Dodging questions and lying through his teeth?

[@dfjanus8014]

yes, i agree. those animals have chosen a very articulate and eloquent guy to lie for them.

[@wahidghaznawi2408]

We stand with our new GOVERNMENT

[@LK-pc4sq]

Are you in Afganistan? I am in the us and ...frankely, I think our forces should have just gone home after taking care of Bin Laden. The us goverment soak us tax payers with a huge bill for a country with nothing to gain from it.

[@mattbanks3517]

slaves to the americans, now to your own state. still slaves, just different master

[@macrobianson2g]

@@LK-pc4sq stolen resource from Afghan

[@itsmeyamenah2804]

This is a man of respect of character. Defending one's home/country/territory is a right or must when being oppressed.

[@boejiden.1445]

Impressed at his every answer. Well done pal. We won't come in there again, our mistake we're sorry for it

[@umertracker816]

You are welcome come again and lets see if GOD is with you or with us.

[@therealforeignwolf]

@@umertracker816 give the man a break he said he was sorry

[@_OscarIvan]

@@umertracker816 As an American, I can’t wait until we do go back and make another fortune lol

[@kamaruzamanbt3825]

@@therealforeignwolf wow! great...on behalf of 1,500,000 precious Afghan lives lost in 'operation bits & pieces'...but then yr media sauce it to 150,000... negligible petty lives...anyway withdrawal mission accomplished - well done

[@nadjiguemarful]

You dont even know why you fought them lol they know what they fought for thats why they dont have rampant PTSD

[@shaheedaessack6142]

This guy, Abdul Qahar Balkhi is brilliant. I pray that the Taliban will succeed. Please give them time. It is a process. Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik

[@AgniveshArya]

Like Pakistan ?

[@hadeelnaufal6368]

@@AgniveshArya no like uae,Qatar,Saudi Arabia,Malaysia and Turkey.

[@tsmk6599]

@@AgniveshArya Rundia🕉🐄🍺🙏👅💩

[@nazmijallil1292]

Ameen

[@mikeharrissr2296]

Ameen

[@riazahmedhashmi]

This gentleman speaks English better than modi and his allies😂

[@sidblore7529]

So civilised and sophisticated no need for other countries recognise Taliban

[@riazahmedhashmi]

@Investigative Audit 👍

[@JKTweetdotcom]

Yes 😀

[@mustafahusayn6104]

Modi is illiterate in front of him.

[@bannedone3ice138]

Modi can’t even speak English, let alone “ better English “. 😂

[@afshanfatima5104]

Taliban look so calm, composed, serene and well behaved. I haven’t seen even one of their spokesperson being rude, indecent or going off the track. They way of selection looks very impressive.

[@Xyz-ju7vc]

They do all that with the gun ...

[@tsheringjigmee709]

A clever devil know he should look like a angel 👼

[@mohamedasaid7910]

@@tsheringjigmee709 Hopeless hatemonger.Mind your business

[@fredrohin2881]

Taliban are so calm because they kill people easily, A terrorist does not care or not scared because he is evil, Taliban does not mercy in their hearts

[@hassantaha5924]

Ikr he had some invisible gun beside him. Silly me! How did I miss that. My friend, are you a glue sniffer 😂?

[@hambaallah4531]

He is easily becoming one of my most favorite public speaker.

[@nisarahmad1138]

Proud to be an Afghan

[@ozaernajim4315]

MAGA 2.0 : Make Afg Great Again :)

[@Armannnnnnn]

We will be always with you.🖤🇵🇰🇦🇫🖤

[@MohdSajid-un2dc]

@@Armannnnnnn but you cannot decide it. It's in the hands of diplomats.

[@Armannnnnnn]

@@MohdSajid-un2dc to your, intelligent question I would like to refer you to watch the UN speech of Imran khan this year. It will answer all your queries.

[@Armannnnnnn]

@@MohdSajid-un2dc where are you from though?

[@sohrabforhad5393]

We think, Taliban Mujahedeen should open an official KZbin channel and other social accounts..

[@nisar8029]

KZbin doesn't allow it since Taliban is known as a terrorist group by USA.

[@dm7628]

Pakistan will open it for them don’t worry and Imran khan will be the admin of Taliban social accounts😏😏😏

[@hassantaha5924]

And yet they’re progressing faster than any country in providing rights

[@afroman4035]

They will have millions of followers the next day......LoL

[@dm7628]

@@afroman4035 Most of Taliban followers will be Pakistanis 🤮🇵🇰🤮

[@michaeladapun4632]

He's good speaking Ang good person and there's no hiding about what he spoke . I just appreciated him .Allah bless you .

[@Ramada-fi1by]

THE BEST SPOKESMAN IN THE WORLD. I AM SO IMPRESSED BY HIM.HIS INTERVIEW IS SUSPERB.

[@n.a.4011]

I don't like how the interviewer always interrupted him. Balkhi hasn't even finished his arguments and he is striking him directly with the next question. I find It sad, because there are some interesting points unanswered..

[@aaadamsa7402]

They interrupt the Afghan spokesman because AL JAZEERA is a fake news network

[@haqimhassan9795]

@Monica Murray nope, total bullshit like western media

[@francisng2561]

Looking at the Interviewer's face, I can see that he doesn't agree with him.

[@geraldwillermson6025]

Lucky he made it out

[@ZenKhalil]

They didnt allow him to explain so that Westeners dont understand the fact that Afghans are quite opposite of what their Media has been feeding them, even this much interview will make many in West to do some research about them and Islam. So far only Lies have been fed to them via media.

[@Kjai537]

It’s sad that the Talibans spokesperson has better speaking skills then our current POTUS. He has amazing mannerisms and is very patient with his words!

[@TheSelam1989]

The dumbest journalist bringing his own perspective as a challenge to the new government.

[@pomponi0]

Better than Trump too. Only Obama (war criminal as he is) comes closer to his level.

[@mteokay1246]

You're not American. EFF OFF TROLL!

[@rexsybimatrimawahyu3292]

I mean, POTUS just too old to do speaking speech lmao

[@philipe222]

By a Pakistani with the name Jaimee King🤧😅😅

[@bugsbugsandbugs]

without agreeing or disagreeing with what he said, he is a very well spoken young man!

[@RahimAfridi]

It is not about the language but the strong Ideology behind them which is Islam. And have 2 billion followers which makes us closer together. And this is the reason of his confidence. More power to him.

[@wkb8326]

There is real Islam and then there is the twisted version of Islam and the twisted version of Sharia.

[@RahimAfridi]

@@wkb8326 It's our own problem every Muslim have agreed on the basics everywhere. And this is the point where people start interference with you and try to split you Idealogically. Divide in role policy which we had experience from past four decades.

[@pashtunchannel1038]

Gone are the days we’re taliban we’re considered barbaric cave men. That in itself is a great victory for the Islamic emirate of Afghanistan 🤍

[@rkaveti]

They are worse. They have learnt to lie.

[@wkb8326]

The Taliban are no longer Barbaric?? The last I hear they are still using torture and still cutting off body parts.

[@alwaysquestionthings8896]

@@rkaveti no they dont lie they are not Mr Modi in Cow dung Bjp

[@alwaysquestionthings8896]

@@wkb8326 i never seen any handless person in Afghanistan maby u watch to much fox news

[@wkb8326]

@@alwaysquestionthings8896 It was the Taliban, not Fox news that said they would use their traditional style of punishment as a deterrence to make people obey their laws. And it does work when people understand the extreme consequences of breaking the law.

[@capitalhistory8744]

With this kind of diplomacy I think they will stay in power for a lot longer this time

[@zahidali4400]

yes i hope they do but the evil western powers together with countries like India will do everything in their power to destabilise them, all sorts of dirty tactics will be used, i.e. false flag missions come to mind

[@zarakkhan3920]

The level of clarity in his conversation and the art of delivering a message to the viewers was impressive. Even our FM can not give such calm and brilliant answers. Above all this guy is very young.

[@FarhanKhan-pm4dc]

Such a good speaker. Very positive and bright minded. May this country has long lasting peace.

[@hippopole9657]

Rome is not built in one day .He has said that in course of time

[@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13]

What it is it that they hope to build? Does Islam say that women shouldn't be educated or work?

[@hippopole9657]

@@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13 First of all take care of women . Education is important . Which type of education women need ? What is going in the West where women are so happy .See in Indian universities in Delhi How women students were beaten up by police and police dressed Gundas .I am not against women education .But safety and security is needed .... Islam emphasis on women education not a type of western education kissing in public place ....

[@mdmohsinal-siddiquee6689]

@@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13 already follwing balk province sare-e-pul and kunduz have started education from 1-12 grade. Yesterday. We should wait and being patience. Insallah all other province will follow these provice as soon as possible.

[@silviahannak3213]

@Red Bull Women were beaten up if they go out or demonstrate by some guys Haven't you seen that? Yes primitiv. Lol ..you think this will be allowed to kiss in public..no way. You are kidding us.

[@medicosab]

'This spokesperson has my full respect'..❤️

[@truthrevealer8869]

One thing is clear that these people don't lie. It is one of the brilliant interview I ever watched.

[@samiafghanlion5450]

These are the lions of Afghanistan who crushed every outsiders with thier will and love for their religion and nation!

[@yurichtube1162]

You are using the wrong afghan flag

[@yousufahmed238]

He always emphasizes the point clearly answered questions with self-confidence and absolutely no fear. he is talented give a chance to the people of Afghanistan to let the lifelike neighboring countries.

[@QasimAli-ro3km]

If you have right knowledge you can answer every thing, Balkhi is real Muslim van see Noor on his face .

[@charles3dart683]

so that is why the talibans have fighting amonthemselves,fighting with among other terroristgroups and still harrasing minorities?

[@modir007]

He has the answers ready particularly do not interfere in our internal affairs, such as they can kill whip and keep the nation in chains in order to have money ready for their own expenses. It's unaceptable every country has equality on the government women and men with knowledge. Has anyone consider how Taliban will run the government even the minister of the education mentioned a while ago, that you do not need knowledge or degrees, look at us how easy we got the Afghanistan without any degree and also USA and UN will pay us very soon........ They threaten and get what they want easily.

[@SM-so3ik]

Keep it up Mr Balkhi! The anchor was diverting you towards undignified democratic way they perceive as the best but you kept upholding the beauty n importance of islamic values to achieve true peace Justice' n equality in Afghanistan.

[@AgniveshArya]

Why was planned bomb blast in a mosque yesterday ? Paxtan

[@suzzadurrahman8949]

@Investigative Audit PLZ plz give your channel name brother, we want to subscribe it

[@usmanjaved7423]

Very true brother

[@susanvallarino7222]

VERY WELL DONE! LOVE THIS INTERVIEW BECAUSE IT IS DONE WITH MUTUAL RESPECT + PATIENT LISTENING, THE YOUNG MAN IS EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT AND YES THEIR COUNTRY DOES NEED THE TIME TO GET THEMSELVES ORGANIZED BECAUSE IT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN OVERNIGHT, SO, LET US RESPECT THEIR COUNTRY AS THEY RESPECT OTHERS!

[@The_Black_Falchion]

You want to have a conversation about them murdering their own people first? And before you say they’ve turned a new leaf, I watched them do it for fun. That doesn’t disappear because they control the country. That only gets worse. Notice how you don’t hear anything coming out of their aside from what the politicians put out.

[@Endo-uu8mo]

@@The_Black_Falchion they only killed the Military guys and politics they stole the people from Afghanistan their money,did you know that Afghanistan before 2021 was one of the poorest countrys in the world????people was so poor they bath in 🕳 and had the biggest Streetdrugaddict scene in the east?now all this is over,but yeahh You want Afghanistan like before right,when all was chaos and Taliban fights endless with US Military and other Groups.i think now its more peace than before????100.000 deads vs 10?

[@noobie1437]

@@The_Black_Falchion talk about americans colonizing and killing the real owners of the land. talk about who they killed on other countries XD. bunch of war criminals

[@syedaziz1641]

Thanksss 😭

[@danamarcotteseiler7423]

Those that Speak Like him are the Future of Afghanistan , well spoken young man " and He's Absolutely correct IT WILL TakeTIME

[@sohrabforhad5393]

Mashallah,,, he said truth everything very clearly

[@ziawalizada3184]

He is just a popper they have no power they are slaves shame of them shame of Islamic leaders

[@sirajS]

@@ziawalizada3184 slaves of Allah...

[@idreesmohammed5823]

@@ziawalizada3184 His English is much better than yours though

[@oliveroli7917]

Exactly....give time for the Taliban to enforce changes. As he clearly states ... Rome was not built in one day.lovely.

[@bentley7896]

Nothing needs to be "built" though. The Taliban has dismantled a fully functioning female education system. They've allowed boys to remain in school but are actively preventing girls from doing so... Hilarious that you fall for the ironic words of a group that publicly executes people in the streets yet think they deserve a chance for international recognition.

[@ibadurrehman1210]

@@bentley7896 Copium Overdose

[@twoplus7647]

@@RusselKabirTR maybe because Bentley likes to kidnap, steal and rape. He wants freedom to do all these things.

[@Reckless-mindfulness]

@@bentley7896 this is all a smokescreen, what you see on the news in mostly Kabul, it 5, 6 million people max(due to war) Americans have nothing to show for in most of the country, the bill of 2000 billion, you could have not only educated but built Afghanistan as a technologically developed nation. It was never a human rights project, it was an illegal war, to profit the weapons sales.

[@flexpape]

@@bentley7896 Do you have proof of that? were you there when this happened? Or as usual watching CNN

[@ahmedkhayrquraab229]

What a Great young Muslim man I liked how he deliberately explain the issue of Alqacida and ISIS and clearly say we don’t need false Muslim extremists and bye the way the commitment of new administration put in place to solve the local problem and to enhance the regional and international ties. Finally he defined the kind of Afghanistan he has in mind which is Afghanistan of economic corridor and Business cooperation other than playground of others as it was last decades. Thanks From Somalia

[@junsu21]

Wow! My Pakistani Pashtun friend just told me about this guy and what a joy he is to listen to. Such impeccable English and such smart answers. He clearly reads a lot. May he live long

[@hatemyavuz807]

I like him. Give them time . Lets see what they are capable. They need honest assistance. Im a Turk, not one Taliban questioned me nor gave me problems. Look at them. They dont wanna close their doors like North Korea . If youbwant Afghanistan to be stable , but you cannot trust…..::: try. Taliban could not have gone to power if the people wasnt so tired of 4 decades of war. Let them be . Let the river flow without creating a flood. Give them time and time will show the substance of the Taliban. Dont push hard!

[@BeezyNgeezY-ul1nu]

Give them time? With the same exact leaders as the Taliban of the 90's.... how much more time can we expect to give them? absolutely absurd.

[@Koorosh_Aryameher]

The more time you give these oblivious terrorists, the more tragedy they bring upon Afghanistanis!!!! Because Taliban version of Islam condones violation of international laws, human rights, civil rights and Geneva Convention by ethnic cleansing, forced migrations, completely blockading cities , starving people to death, targeted killings, unreasonable searches and seizures, confiscation of properties, extrajudicial killings, execution of prisoners of war, unlawful kidnappings and imprisonments,killing of 200000 plus military and civilians, crippling and disabling about 2500000 civilians, causing an exodus of 3-4 million people, causing more than 100 billion dollars damage to infrastructure of Afghanistan etc...etc

[@BeezyNgeezY-ul1nu]

@Nina Aden ?? I dont remember the US planting IEDs and maiming afghans like the taliban did haha

[@BeezyNgeezY-ul1nu]

@Nina Aden lol you are so colossally butthurt. The taliban has the same leaders as before... when they were making public executions and forcing people to throw away televisions and making women hide inside all day. Sounds great

[@BeezyNgeezY-ul1nu]

@Nina Aden lol soooooo butthurt. Cant wait for taliban court (men on blanket outside a mosque) to decide "removing a hand" is justice when it actually just burdens the community further. How many uzbeks, Sikhs, and tajiks have been killed and ostracized by the taliban? Please do the world a favor and go play in traffic. We dont need any taliban apologists

[@SM-so3ik]

World is badly in need of a righteous Muslim leader who can rule this world with all fairness n justice under the umbrella of islamic laws. The present oppressive world leaders n their media will try their best to keep Afghanistan away from the islamic law but don't succumb as model governance order will flow soon by following the guidelines of the Qur'an n sunnah.

[@Asiyah2000]

Exactly can't wait 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳☝🏽

[@mikeylejan8849]

We do not want your Islamic laws lol

[@Asiyah2000]

@@mikeylejan8849 it's good for you though like it or dislike ☝🏽

[@amore6285]

Just that sparkle of light in his eyes while he was talking about the future of Afghanistan 🥹

[@anaid5387]

He reminds me of Javad Zarif, eloquent and calm and collected at answering provocative questions. I admit i was freaked out in Aug when Taliban took power given the history. If what Balkhi said here have weight and not just empty words, i want to support a progressive Afghanistan under new Taliban.

[@GorillaTVe]

Then why don't you go live there and see for yourself. Don't be fooled by words how old are you anyway ?

[@RealSayef]

why don't feminists arm themselves and fight the taliban?

[@ericpoirier2222]

This journalist was looking to trap him! Not really listening!

[@azmanmdsalleh2009]

That's what puppet do.

[@amiaquehaque]

I want to hear more from Abdul Qahar, I appreciate that journalists aware of their position, I do not want to hear the journalists personal emotional opinion, let the spoke person talk.

[@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13]

Spokespeople lie and mislead.

[@amiaquehaque]

@@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13 congratulation, you are such gifted. Cool!!

[@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13]

@@amiaquehaque It's true. They all do.

[@amiaquehaque]

@@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13 thank you "police, prosecutor and judge" hey it's 3 in 1. I am feeling very safe now.

[@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13]

@@amiaquehaque Good! Glad to be able to assist you.

[@etcetera4245]

I hope, he will be the next FM of Afghanistan. Very smart, very handsome.

[@abigaillee9052]

Honestly, he is more well spoken than my country minister...I watch his few interviews previously, so impressed how he is calmly and clearly answers all the questions everytime.

[@Farah_Gojali07]

I am huge fan of his English-speaking ability!!🙌

[@TheAhmadnt9]

That's all I could say for the time being

[@isakhanofbengal5936]

Fk bts

[@Farah_Gojali07]

@@Maria_m1098 I didn't knew he is from NZ... THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION

[@MrTaxiRob]

Abdul seems like a nice guy, I don't know why everyone hates the Taliban.

[@lialaliala2968]

Yes

[@JohnDoe-fz2zm]

european media enforces such garbage

[@saqiazam]

Because they are not like Asharaf Ghani, who have taken million of dollars of Afghan peoples and flew.

[@Gassama-lh3rc]

the media destroys the images, there is a country in the west 3 women are murdered every day by their husband or boyfriend, the media is silent about it , we still think it is safe and peaceful for women. if this happen monthly in Afghanista the media will make noise that the country is dangerous for the women and we beleive them.

[@Melo-rt3zk]

Because they lie . Their speech is so different from their actions. They arrest,harass and kill Afghan people.

[@youtubehodol3989]

they talk straight facts and truth unlike 99.8% of today's politicians.

[@nusratsharminkhan996]

Alhumdulillah The way Al Quran teaches us how to speak he has full filed all those criteria's. Mashallah. World should look and observe them carefully. all of them deserve highly respect.

[@ishaqmuhammadishaq7239]

I am soo impressed about it Speaking English

[@misanthropicmusings4596]

Yes, his ability to lie in English is impressive.

[@ishaqmuhammadishaq7239]

@@misanthropicmusings4596 jeolous

[@123flask]

Lie? Lol white man saying to afgani he lie lol

[@eightenuf]

This guy (Abdul Kahar) seems to be good potential leader for Afghanistan. Wishing him a good and healthy life InshaAllah.. 🤲🏼

[@mujahid-9630]

He is in his 20’s I believe. Him, zabiullah mujahid and Anas haqani will have a massive role probably 10-15 years later if they’re still around inshallah

[@Bvsr570]

@@mujahid-9630 These "Talibans will be butchered by AMERICAN Army"

[@Bvsr570]

These "Talibans will be butchered by AMERICAN Army"

[@Bvsr570]

These "Talibans will be butchered by AMERICAN Army"

[@mubashraturehman2907]

@@Bvsr570 only and only in your dreams .

[@amnasirang9377]

islam is a perfect code of life 😍

[@mubsherahmad6236]

It's a treat to watch you defending your country, young man❤️

[@tithefarhana1012]

This young is looking very standard and practical to deal issues related with national and international projects.Taliban needs more young and moderate leaders like Balki who can change the country and act as changmaker.

[@lowpolystan8851]

Or maybe we just need less talibant in a first place

[@zahoorellahi5491]

Ya madam u r rt

[@JohnDoe-ot7xi]

Reminds me of interview on CGTN with ambassador of Afghanistan in China for the previous government, a very intelligent guy, felt like he can be as useful to Afghanistan as this guy.

[@denbel426]

@@lowpolystan8851 and less like you

[@karimfaizy766]

Thnk u. We do have more this is just a sample

[@asaeed9595]

No one should be in doubt about TALIBANS. TALIBANS are the people of words. When they say something they do it. They are not hypocrite like many others. Everything needs time. The power full countries should stop their interference and give these honest people a chance !! Fore the sake of peace and prosperity in Afghanistan. After a huge distractions Afghans deserve peace and prosperity.They deserve peace and prosperity like the others

[@khalidzargar7368]

I want a confidence like this Man in my life

[@ayubdebebegizaw7997]

I wish I could be an Afghani being! May Allah bestow us such a brave hearted societies' life!!

[@Vladimir.Albutin]

I only wish the best for Afghanistan. I hope the current afghanistan gains international recognition soon. and most importantly there is peace and there is no more war

[@peabase]

Afghanistan under the Taliban is per definition a failed state.

[@shoaibaalam8978]

Vladimir al-butin 😂😂😂😂. Putin has an Arab double 😂😂😂

[@peabase]

@Taiki hiko Aw, did I hurt your feelings?

[@noureenajabbar1162]

In Sha Allah 🤲

[@hashimoto942]

Yes brother you are absolutely right. Thank you very much for your kind words

[@dr.attaullahahmadzai4565]

Afghanistan want positive relation with all the world country with mutual respect.

[@mrpeace8820]

of course they do. all countries are like that

[@giveaway.payback]

@@mrpeace8820 your name 😂

[@giveaway.payback]

Lol .Taliban better have positive relation with its own people first

[@mrpeace8820]

@@giveaway.payback how about your name

[@giveaway.payback]

@Taiki hiko Killing Shias in the name of is-k

[@Mrlalandary]

Very nice. He answered all questions in a very good way. He used a very hard academic words. Abdul Qahar Balkhi is a talented person who is very young (solve problems through dialogue not through provocative actions)

[@harunkhan6854]

Clear and honest statement from Balkhi that no one should have any problems to understand if they are claiming them as human.

[@aajabbinmagosh5509]

Mr Balkhi is best person to be foreign minister of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

[@mubashraturehman2907]

So articulate and eloquent.

[@javidnazari5528]

Give your sister to him if you like so much

[@taitazreverie916]

Ey Masha'Allah! Bless the Pashtoon! May Afghanistan overcomes their inflation by forming allies with other countries.❤

[@israteva7473]

He is a gentleman.. dua from Bangladesh... Khilafa will establish again insha'Allah

[@wilso3024]

He speaks very good English. Little to no grammatical errors , probably talks better than I do

[@sidblore7529]

Yea bro u should ask at which madrasa he went to...urs was tier 3 for blowing up

[@moldovananti-zionist6276]

@@sidblore7529 What are you talking about?

[@moldovananti-zionist6276]

His and your english are very good. Keep it up!

[@parahiamin6765]

He's from New Zealand.

[@thesixth2330]

he made many errors. LOL

[@khust2993]

The interviewer was on point with his questions and that's a refreshing approach, props that it was also made with respecting tone. If this was done by Western media like CNN, DW or BBC, questions will be probably thrown with aggressive undertone.

[@JohnDoe-ot7xi]

DW is trying to be civilized, a little hope.

[@druegnor1703]

@@pallavisingh5263 What so wrong about firm stone age policies? UK and Japan still have ridicilious ancient policies..India still lynching people of different caste and rape women as a form or punishment..China 'inclusive' policies makes people lazy and cheated each other for their own greed..The previous Afghan gov siphoned money from their own country for luxuries while these Taliban live in huts and wears slippers

[@LiterarySahitya]

He gave more interviews within these few months than the Indian PM has ever given in his entire timeline from 2014.

[@LDaz]

But the taliban emir never even gave one interview, so what you're comparing doesn't even make sense.

[@farhanakhtar8624]

See, what an art of his delivery!! It's amazing that how he is soft-spoken with so collected. Great to see this personality how he articulate is . Mashallah ❤️