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Will the Taliban Regime Dislodge TTP From Af-Pak Border Areas?
March 13, 2023

Will the Taliban Regime Dislodge TTP From Af-Pak Border Areas?

By Abdul Basit
The Taliban may not be willing to crack down beyond a point, as that could provide the group's arch-foe, the ISKP, with a propaganda boost.

As TTP Attacks Mount, Pakistan Runs out of Patience With Afghan Taliban
December 23, 2022

As TTP Attacks Mount, Pakistan Runs out of Patience With Afghan Taliban

By Umair Jamal
Pakistani commandos killed 25 TTP militants in an operation to rescue hostages at a counterterrorism center in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Top Pakistan Diplomat Urges Flood Aid, Patience with Taliban
September 28, 2022

Top Pakistan Diplomat Urges Flood Aid, Patience with Taliban

By Ellen Knickmeyer
Economic isolation and privation such as Afghanistan has experienced since the Taliban takeover only feed authoritarianism and extremism, Pakistan’s foreign minister said. 

Top Pakistan Diplomat Details Taliban Plan
September 23, 2021

Top Pakistan Diplomat Details Taliban Plan

By Edith M. Lederer
"Yes, there are no women yet," Pakistani Foreign Minister Qureshi said of the Taliban government. "But let us let the situation evolve."

Power Struggle in Kabul Worries Islamabad
September 08, 2021

Power Struggle in Kabul Worries Islamabad

By Umair Jamal
Infighting within the Taliban government has the potential to spiral into conflicts across Afghanistan, with spillover implications for Pakistan.

Don’t Assume a Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan Means Smooth Sailing for Pakistan
September 03, 2021

Don’t Assume a Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan Means Smooth Sailing for Pakistan

By Maryam Raashed
Already, there are worrying signs that the Taliban are inclined to ignore Islamabad's most pressing concerns.

Why Is Pakistan Cautious in Extending Recognition to the Taliban Regime?
August 26, 2021

Why Is Pakistan Cautious in Extending Recognition to the Taliban Regime?

By Umair Jamal
Islamabad is apprehensive that a Taliban government will not act against TTP sanctuaries in Afghanistan.
The Taliban’s Careful Cheerleaders: Pakistan’s Statements on the Fall of Kabul
August 17, 2021

The Taliban’s Careful Cheerleaders: Pakistan’s Statements on the Fall of Kabul

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Islamabad has always secretly supported the Taliban. Now it is laying the ground to do so openly.

Some Afghans Blame Neighboring Pakistan for Taliban Gains
August 12, 2021

Some Afghans Blame Neighboring Pakistan for Taliban Gains

By Kathy Gannon
As the Taliban swiftly capture territory in Afghanistan, many Afghans blame Pakistan for the insurgents' success.

What Does Afghanistan’s Latest Outreach to Pakistan Mean for India?
July 27, 2020

What Does Afghanistan’s Latest Outreach to Pakistan Mean for India?

By Aparna Pande and Vinay Kaura
Abdullah Abdullah, who is chairing Kabul’s peace efforts, is set to visit Pakistan soon. Should India be worried?

What Has Pakistan Gained From the US-Taliban Peace Deal?
March 06, 2020

What Has Pakistan Gained From the US-Taliban Peace Deal?

By Umair Jamal
Does Islamabad win from the conclusion of a deal between the United States and the Taliban?
The Taliban’s Diplomatic Reemergence
October 25, 2019

The Taliban’s Diplomatic Reemergence

By Daud Khattak
Over the past few years, Moscow, Tehran and Beijing have warmed to the Taliban. What explains their change of heart?

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