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Claim Text: Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban had been close allies for over 30 years, throughout the Taliban’s entire existence.
Simplified Text: Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban were close allies for over 30 years, spanning the Taliban's entire existence, prior to the 2026 conflict.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: History Pakistan Alliance Taliban
UUID: a1af0f8a-c786-4676-b1c5-7a68e5fd15b1
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Created: October 1, 2026 at 5:09 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: October 1, 2026 at 5:09 AM (1 week ago)

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Why Pakistan Turned on the Taliban – and Vice Versa

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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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