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Pakistan played an instrumental role in the Taliban’s return to power in 2021.
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Pakistan played an instrumental role in the Taliban's return to power in 2021.
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1.000
Claim Maker
The author
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2021"
}
Subject Tags
International Relations History Pakistan Taliban
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Created
October 1, 2026 at 5:03 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
October 1, 2026 at 5:03 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Screenshot of https://longwarjournal.org/archives/2026/09/fighting-between-pakistan-and-the-taliban-persists-into-second-week.php
Fighting Between Pakistan and the Taliban Persists Into Second Week
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2 weeks ago
https://longwarjournal.org/archives/2026/09/fighting-between-pakistan-and-the-taliban-persists-into-second-week.php

Conflict between Pakistan and the Taliban escalated into its second week, marked by airstrikes, cross-border attacks, and bombings. The dispute stems from Pakistan's accusation that the Taliban harbors militants targeting Pakistan, leading to a deteriorating relationship despite their past alliance.

Pakistan Taliban Afghanistan Cross-border conflict Airstrikes Terrorism TTP International relations
Screenshot of https://reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/what-has-turned-afghan-taliban-pakistan-partners-foes-2026-09-25
Explainer: What has turned the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan from partners to foes?
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2 weeks ago
https://reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/what-has-turned-afghan-taliban-pakistan-partners-foes-2026-09-25

Pakistan launched air strikes in Afghanistan after recent militant attacks killed dozens. This escalation follows a period of quiet and previous failed ceasefires, highlighting the deteriorating relationship between the former allies.

Pakistan Afghanistan Taliban Militancy Cross-border conflict Geopolitics Insurgency Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan
Screenshot of https://thediplomat.com/2026/09/why-pakistan-turned-on-the-taliban-and-vice-versa
Why Pakistan Turned on the Taliban – and Vice Versa
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2 weeks ago
https://thediplomat.com/2026/09/why-pakistan-turned-on-the-taliban-and-vice-versa

Pakistan launched air and missile strikes on Afghanistan in February 2026, targeting TTP and ISKP camps. This escalated into "open war" despite their historical alliance, raising questions about the future of their relationship.

Pakistan Afghanistan Taliban TTP Cross-border conflict Geopolitics Military strikes International relations

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