Pakistan’s Strategy Amid Growing India-Taliban Ties in Afghanistan

In the lead-up to Pakistani military air raids in Afghanistan, violence escalated with a suicide bombing in Islamabad killing 36 and an attack in Bajaur killing 11 soldiers. After a deadly convoy bombing in Bannu, Pakistan retaliated with airstrikes targeting alleged Taliban sanctuaries. Afghanistan disputed the claims, leading to condemnation from India and escalating tensions between the neighboring countries.

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