The reluctance of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan to settle the issue of Tehrik e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is pushing the relationship towards sourness. Initially supportive of the Taliban regime, the TTP issue has led Pakistan’s top officials and diplomats to criticise Afghanistan’s Taliban regime more openly. Apart from seeking resolution of such irritants, Pakistan’s foreign policy seeks a balance between its relations with China and the US. A balanced foreign policy is Pakistan’s best bet in a world of complex alliances and multilateralism. A lot of criticism is often raised on some foreign policy decisions of the past.

Source: The Nation November 17, 2023 02:23 UTC