In the ever-evolving dynamics of international relations, Pakistan's recent pivot in its Afghan policy marks a significant departure from its earlier stance, adding a layer of complexity to the already intricate situation in the region. The shift, articulated by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative at the United Nations, Munir Akram, during a UN Security Council session on the current situation in Afghanistan, introduces new conditions for future engagements with the Afghan Taliban. This nuanced transformation is a response to the escalating tensions between Pakistan and the Afghan government, particularly concerning the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has been carrying out terrorist attacks on Pakistani soil. For a substantial period after the fall of Kabul in August 2021, Pakistan actively urged the international community to engage with the Afghan Taliban, considering them a political reality that needed acknowledgment and interaction. The global community, however, held ...
A voice of reason