Pakistan's close relationship with the Taliban has eroded as recent conduct from the Taliban government showcases a lack of the expected cooperation, creating rising tensions.
Despite having fostered the Taliban for decades and aiding their insurgency against foreign forces, Pakistan's military now finds itself confronting an increasingly noncompliant Taliban.
Pakistan's past support has created an expectation of alliance, yet the Taliban's evolving objectives reveal a distance from Islamabad's influence and interests.
Recent air strikes by the Pakistani military in Afghanistan signal a significant shift in relations, marking a departure from the previously seen supportive camaraderie.
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