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KABUL: The Afghan-Pakistan border is erupting into chaos as militant groups, emboldened by the Taliban’s rule, pose increasing threats to both nations. Three years after the Taliban’s takeover, Pakistan grapples with internal strife, highlighted by the court martial of former intelligence chief General Faiz Hameed amid allegations of corruption.
Violence is rampant in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, where the Balochistan Liberation Army targets Chinese investments tied to Beijing’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. Amid escalating tensions, hundreds of Pakistani soldiers have fallen victim to cross-border attacks from militants sheltering in Afghanistan.
The relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan, once characterized by mutual influence, has soured, leading to open conflict along their shared border. A recent UN report identifies the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan as the largest militant faction in Afghanistan, responsible for nearly 1,000 deaths among Pakistani security forces since the Taliban’s resurgence.
As both countries face dire human rights abuses and economic turmoil, the international community remains largely disengaged, leaving the region vulnerable to further violence and instability. The stakes are high as Afghanistan transforms into a haven for diverse militant groups, each threatening the fragile peace in South Asia.
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