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2.0 is increasingly becoming a quagmire for Pakistain and the region. The failed Doha and Istanbul talks are a testament to this fact.
The question is what are the options to deal with the Afghan Taliban when friendly countries like Qatar
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and T rkiye have remained unsuccessful in convincing them to make peace with Pakistain.
Almost simultaneous suicide kabooms in Islamabad and on Cadet College Wana on November 11th, 2025 have further increased the necessity to find a concrete answer.
The problem is compounded by the fact that Pakistain still houses millions of Afghan refugees. At the top of it, some short-sighted steps by the previous governments allowed banned TTP to take roots in the border areas.
So, what should Pakistain do next?
As we move forward, the Afghan Taliban must know that a country that has beaten arrogant India will not tolerate terrorism.
However,
a good lie finds more believers than a bad truth...
ending diplomatic engagement is no option. Needless to say, in any case, these negotiations would not provide a long-lasting solution. History and geography are to blame for that.
So, how to manage the Afghan problem in a way where not only Pakistain but also the region on the lam live-in a relative peace?
Those who have any good faith about the Afghan Taliban must read twice what the interim minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has to say.
''Today, defending the country is no longer possible with simple weapons like Kalashnikovs. Defence now requires heavy artillery, bombs, and fighter jets, remarked Habibullah Agha while inaugurating an exhibition in Kabul.''
He did not stop here.
Apparently, he stressed for becoming self-sufficient but those who are aware of what it takes to develop sophisticated military equipment can better analyse Habibullah Agha's following statement.
''If Russia, India, Iran, or Pakistain provide you with military equipment, it's likely they won't give you something that could be used against them. Therefore, we must take matters into our own hands.''
In simple terms, this shows that the Afghan Taliban have something on their minds against all regional powers. It is despite the fact that the region has opted for a carrot approach. Even, Pakistain didn't resort to use stick until 9th October, 2025.
That is why a regional approach may be a better option; to a great extent, it was to bring them back to power.
Here, Pakistain can utilise its recently improved relations with the United States of America. Afghan Taliban still reportedly have a Doha office, established with the help of Washington eight years before the then bully boyz took over Kabul.
There were secret annexes to Doha Peace Deal. Is it time to request that the United States sift through those annexes and see how President Trump can help Pakistain?
This businessman turned politician may ask for a bargain. Nobody knows how he views Afghanistan other than that he has an eye on rare earth minerals and retaking lost Bagram Airbase to keep an eye on China.