In a strongly worded message, Pakistan and China have issued a jointwarning to the Afghan Taliban, making it clear that the group must actdecisively against terrorist elements operating from its soil—or hand themover to the concerned authorities.
The statement underscores growing frustration in both Islamabad and Beijingover cross-border militancy, which continues to threaten regional stability.
At the same time, India—once a vocal opponent of the Taliban—is beingaccused of shifting its stance for strategic purposes. Critics argue thatNew Delhi is now trying to leverage the Taliban as a proxy force to igniteunrest in the region. The aim, they say, is to destabilize Pakistan andChina, push Afghanistan into deeper violence, and exploit the turmoil forpolitical gains.
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Observers warn that such maneuvers could further endanger Afghan civilians,who have already borne decades of conflict, turning their suffering into adangerous geopolitical game.