KHOST, Afghanistan — Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Acting Minister of Interior of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, stated that overall security incidents across the country have dropped to “nearly zero,” providing citizens with both psychological and physical security.

Haqqani made these remarks during the official opening ceremony of the new Security Command headquarters building in Khost province. The event highlighted ongoing efforts by the de facto administration to expand and modernize security infrastructure in the eastern region.

Addressing the audience at the inauguration, Haqqani emphasized the interior ministry’s efforts to ensure stability and public safety, pointing to significant reductions in violent incidents across all provinces.

The newly inaugurated facility is expected to serve as the central administrative and operational hub for security operations in Khost province.