This analysis examines how the Taliban’s continued tolerance of TTP sanctuaries and cross-border militancy has transformed Afghan soil into a strategic pressure tool against Pakistan
Negotiations mediated by Türkiye and Qatar collapse over security, counterterrorism, and border issues, as Kabul rejects verifiable steps and Pakistan’s demands.
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