Pakistan has initiated cautious talks with anti-Taliban opposition groups, signaling a potential shift in policy.
While no direct military aid has been provided yet, Islamabad is demanding a written guarantee from the Taliban leader to curb TTP attacks launched from Afghan soil.
Opposition fronts remain skeptical, waiting to see if Pakistan is truly committed to regime change in Kabul before escalating their activities. The UN notes that these groups have not yet posed a significant threat to the Taliban’s grip on power.
Despite a recent decree by Taliban clerics forbidding jihad in Pakistan, Islamabad insists on direct action from Hibatullah Akhundzada. Failure to comply could push Pakistan to actively support the armed resistance against the Taliban regime.
