Pakistan-Taliban relations weakened: The New York Times

International media has reported that the relationship between the Taliban and Pakistan has significantly weakened due to the intensifying insecurity in the region.

The New York Times reported on Thursday, January 2, points to increasing hostilities, including Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan and the ongoing clashes with Taliban forces, which have further strained ties between Islamabad and Kabul. Pakistan is now acknowledging that its initial support for the Taliban was a critical strategic misstep.