Taliban-Pakistan Ties Deteriorate as Jihadi Groups Thrive Under Afghan Sanctuary

Five years post-US withdrawal, the Taliban's Islamic Emirate remains entrenched, with Al Qaeda operating under its protection and IS-K active, while Pakistan faces blowback from its historical support of jihadist proxies. The analysis highlights a fractured Afghan resistance and growing bilateral tensions, though specific incidents or escalations are not detailed. This matters as regional stability and counterterrorism efforts remain compromised.