Will Afghanistan prove to be Pakistan's nemesis?: The Statesman contributor

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NEW DELHI - The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan , battling Pakistani forces in Waziristan, has in an announcement warned Pakistani soldiers that if they do not resign, they would be attacked.

Its statement read,"Our fight is only in Pakistan where we are at war with Pakistani security forces." The Baloch and Islamic State have also intensified their attacks, taking a cue from the TTP. This has worsened ties between Pakistan and the Taliban- led Afghan government.

Pakistan had supported, sheltered and funded the Taliban for 20 years and expected it to repay by dis- mantling anti-Pak terrorist groups including the TTP and Baloch organisations. Sheikh Rashid, the then interior minister stated,"These top Taliban leaders were born in Pakistan, and they got an education in Pakistan. We have taken care of them for a long time. We have done everything for them.

A frustrated Pakistan was compelled to launch air and artillery strikes into Afghanistan, killing 47 Afghans, leading to an angry response from Kabul, including lodging a protest at the UNSC. Pakistan countered by demanding that Afghanistan must stop militants from using their soil. China requested both sides to 'resolve their differences through talks.'

Even within the country, there was opposition to the government acceding to its demands. While Pakistan accuses the Taliban of supporting the TTP, Afghanistan states that it will never"allow anyone to use Afghanistan's territory against other countries, particularly against its neighbours." Fourth, there is frustration at Pakistan's attempt to interfere in Afghanistan's internal affairs. Imran offered to send professionals to Afghanistan to assist in governance, implying the Taliban are incapable. Pakistan also demanded that Kabul trade in Pakistani rupees, which it refused.

There are unconfirmed reports that NRF leaders, Amrullah Saleh and General Sadat visited Islamabad and interacted with DG ISI and Gen Bajwa. Also, 1,000 TTP fighters have moved to Panjshir to support the Taliban. Pakistan stands to gain in case Afghan forces and the TTP are embroiled in Panjshir. Thus, it is the most probable supporter of the NRF. Kabul is aware and hence ties between the two nations have cooled. This has led to additional attacks on Pakistani troops.

 

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