Tag: Islamic seminary
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Shared Symbol of Jihad: Taliban Defy Their Old Ties With Pakistan
Introduction: A Moment of Strategic Recalibration In a move that stunned regional observers, the Afghan Taliban’s foreign minister arrived at a renowned Islamic seminary to a rock-star welcome. The scene, rich with drums of foot traffic and flashbulbs of camcorders, underscored more than ceremonial pomp. It marked a public departure from the long, intimate if…
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At a Shared Symbol of Jihad, the Taliban Defy Their Old Ties With Pakistan
Intro: A Move That Baffles and Reconciles The Afghan Taliban’s foreign minister arrived at a renowned Islamic seminary amid a scene that felt more like a rock concert than a diplomatic visit. Students swarmed the car, teachers crossed the courtyard with whispered breath, and a crowd pressed forward to glimpse a government figure whose career…