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The dynamics behind the Taliban’s ban on Afghans fighting in Pakistan
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The dynamics behind the Taliban’s ban on Afghans fighting in Pakistan

This article explores the political and religious perspectives underlying the Taliban’s ban on Afghan citizens participating in the jihadist war in Pakistan. It further assesses the implications of this policy for the bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

June 12, 2025
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