The Afghan Taliban has rejected Islamabad’s allegations that it has effectively given the TTP a launchpad from where to attack Pakistan. But after months of skirmishes and occasional bombings along the border, Pakistan’s defence minister declared an open war on Afghanistan last Friday. Growing terrorist attacks in Pakistan by Afghan-based groups could push India into a corner. Continuing to back the Taliban could strengthen Pakistan’s narrative that New Delhi is duplicitous about combating terrorism. Pakistan may indeed be reaping what it sowed, but India cannot afford to be seen to be rejoicing.

Source: The Telegraph March 03, 2026 03:33 UTC