From friends to foes: Pakistan, Taliban and the makings of a bigger war
Pakistan and Afghanistan have resumed hostilities after a brief ceasefire, with Pakistan accusing the Taliban of backing the Pakistani Taliban and the Taliban blaming Pakistan for striking civilian targets. The conflict has escalated sharply, with a recent air strike on a Kabul hospital killing at least 143 people, and analysts warn of further escalation and regional destabilization.
Pakistan and Afghanistan are on a war footing after a three-day ceasefire. The conflict escalated when Pakistan struck a hospital in Kabul, killing at least 143 people. Pakistan accuses the Taliban of backing the Pakistani Taliban, while the Taliban blames Pakistan for striking civilian targets. The hostilities mark a shift from the previously close ties between Islamabad and the Taliban. Relations deteriorated after the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. The conflict stems from a complex set of factors, including historical border rivalry and Pakistan's concerns over growing Indian influence in Kabul.
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