When the Taliban seized control of Kabul in August 2021, then-Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan notably remarked that the Afghan group had “broken the shackles of slavery,” marking their return to power after two decades. The Taliban’s rise was perceived as a strengthening of Pakistan’s regional influence, as the country has long been viewed as the primary supporter of the Afghan group, seeking “strategic … Continue reading Pakistan observes with vigilance as its former ally, the Taliban, strengthens ties with India