The network is
part of the larger Taliban infrastructure and is
considered to be one of the most dangerous groups
operating in Afghanistan. The outfit is based in North
Waziristan, Pakistan and Siraj ud-Din Haqqani son of
veteran anti-Soviet fighter Jalal ud-Din Haqqani is
leading the group. In September 2012, Haqanni Network
was officially designated a terrorist organization by
the United States in September 2012[15].