Why Are Pakistan and Afghanistan Fighting?
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Pakistan and Afghanistan are fighting again because Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban government of harboring a militant group.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan are engaged in renewed fighting, with Pakistan accusing Afghanistan's Taliban government of harboring a militant group on its territory. The accusation centers on the Taliban's alleged protection of armed groups that Pakistan views as threats to its security and stability. Cross-border clashes between the two nations have intensified as a result, escalating tensions in a region already destabilized by years of conflict. The dispute reflects longstanding friction over Afghanistan's use as a staging ground for militant activity targeting Pakistan, a concern that predates Taliban rule. The violence underscores the difficulty of establishing stable relations between Islamabad and Kabul despite the Taliban's 2021 takeover of Afghanistan.
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