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Pakistan-based ISIS emerges as major threat to Taliban & Afghan stability

Afghanistan's Taliban regime faces a growing ISIS threat, with Kabul accusing Pakistan's ISI of backing the militants. This week, the Taliban launched cross-border drone strikes on alleged ISIS positions in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. These actions escalate tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, highlighting regional instability and wider security concerns for India and Eurasian nations. The situation is further complicated by Afghanistan's recent defense pact with Moscow.

4 Jul 2026 11:40 pm