Tag: Taliban
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Khost Bombing: Afghan Claims of Pakistani Attack Kill Nine, Including Children
Overview of the incident Afghan authorities and the Taliban administration have condemned a bombing in the southeastern province of Khost, saying that a house was struck by Pakistani forces. The attack, which Afghan officials say killed at least nine children and a woman, has intensified scrutiny over cross-border military actions along the Afghanistan-Pakistan frontier. The…
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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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Taliban Defy Pakistan Ties: A New Direction for Afghan Foreign Policy
Introduction: A symbolic pivot beyond old allies The image of the Afghan Taliban’s foreign minister arriving at a revered Islamic seminary, greeted by a rock-star welcome, signals more than ceremonial pomp. It marks a deliberate shift in how the movement presents its foreign policy and its competing relationships in a region where Islamabad has long…
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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…
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Pakistan slams Taliban stall in Istanbul talks, pushes for action against terrorists
Pakistan demands action as Istanbul talks stall Pakistan has publicly criticized the Afghan Taliban regime for delaying progress at the Istanbul talks, arguing that the delay undermines regional security and the fight against terrorism. Islamabad thanked Turkey and Qatar for their mediation efforts while pressing for concrete steps against terrorist networks operating across borders. Key…
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Pakistan Slams Taliban for Stalling Istanbul Talks, Demands Action Against Terrorists
Pakistan Expresses Frustration Over Taliban Delays in Istanbul Talks Pakistan on Sunday openly criticized the Afghan Taliban regime for stalling the Istanbul process, urging concrete steps against terrorist elements and a commitment to prevent cross-border violence. The statement marks a sharper public stance as Islamabad reiterates its expectations that talks lead to tangible security gains…
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Pakistan lashes out at Taliban for stalling Istanbul talks, demands action against terrorists
Pakistani Outcry Over Stall Tactics in Istanbul Talks Pakistan has sharply criticized the Afghan Taliban regime for stalling the Istanbul talks, pressing for concrete steps against terrorist networks and a clear commitment to regional stability. Islamabad’s statement comes amid renewed efforts by Turkiye and Qatar to mediate discussions aimed at curbing cross-border militancy and addressing…
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Pakistan to continue anti-terror ops despite Kabul claims
Pakistan pledges ongoing anti-terror operations despite Afghan claims Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to decisive anti-terror operations and vigilant border security, brushing aside recent statements from Kabul that it says are misleading and unfounded. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated that Islamabad would continue its actions against terrorism and cross-border threats, regardless of commentary from the…
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Taliban Militancy Backing Puts Its Survival at Risk: A Grim Forecast for Afghanistan’s Future
Introduction: A Pattern of Isolation Threatening the Taliban’s Fate The recent unraveling of Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul has laid bare a stubborn reality: the Afghan Taliban’s foreign policy remains ensnared in a narrow, insular approach. By backing various militant groups, some aligned with or inspired by broader regional struggles, the Taliban risks drawing renewed…
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Taliban Backing of Militants Threatens Its Survival: A Fragile House of Cards
The Perilous Balancing Act of the Taliban The collapse of the latest Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul has laid bare a harsh truth: the Afghan Taliban’s foreign policy remains deeply inward-looking and stubbornly entangled with militant groups. This approach, rooted in a history of isolation, has long been the Taliban’s defining constraint. Yet the collapse…