INTERNATIONAL — July 4, 2026
Former Pakistani Envoy Warns Taliban Sheltering of Terror Groups Risks Pre-9/11 Conditions
Durrani identified Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, the Balochistan Liberation Army, and ISKP as groups receiving Taliban safe havens while accusing India of funding two of them and saying the approach endangers leaders on both sides.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — 2 min read
Asif Durrani, Pakistan's former Special Representative for Afghanistan, warned that the Taliban's sheltering of terrorist groups is increasing the risk of repeating conditions that existed before the September 11 attacks and threatening regional security.
In posts on X, Durrani said the Taliban provide safe havens to groups including Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, the Balochistan Liberation Army, and ISKP. He claimed India provides financial support to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan and the Balochistan Liberation Army.
Durrani stated that the Taliban have little international legitimacy. He cautioned that continuing these policies will endanger both the Taliban and Indian leadership.
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Single source provides direct, on-record attribution to named former Pakistani official Asif Durrani's public X posts with specific dates, groups named, and concrete claims.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Hasht-e Subh: "increasing the risk of repeating the conditions before 9/11", "dangerous threats", "serious dangers" - these phrases frame the Taliban's actions with alarmist and negative judgment, mixing reporting with opinionated warnings.
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