Taliban Accuses Pakistan’s Military of Hindering Bilateral Relations
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban administration, has claimed that Pakistan’s civilian government is willing to pursue relations with Afghanistan based on mutual interests, but the country’s military institutions are obstructing the process.
In a media interview, Mujahid said the Taliban are interested in establishing friendly ties with countries in the region, particularly with Pakistan. However, he believes the Pakistani army is acting as a barrier to advancing such relations.
The Taliban administration has previously made similar statements and frequently criticized what it sees as Pakistan’s dual approach. Pakistan is home to millions of Afghan refugees but is also accused of supporting extremist groups in the region.
Tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan have intensified, especially following a rise in security incidents along the shared border, including deadly attacks in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. These developments have further strained bilateral ties.
Some analysts argue that Pakistan’s complex and multilayered governance—marked by competition between civilian and military entities—undermines the potential for constructive engagement with neighboring countries. Nonetheless, amid growing security and humanitarian challenges within Afghanistan, expectations are rising for the Taliban administration to act more responsibly in serving the interests of the Afghan people.
