While the Taliban continue their offensive against Afghan security forces, Pakistan is undertaking a dangerous gamble in the war-torn country by seeking to cultivate radical jihadist groups in the region, an expert has warned. Also Read | Taliban capture key Kandahar district, Afghan forces flee to Tajikistan: ReportBut Pakistan’s reluctance to blame the Taliban for rising violence is being seen as tacit support to the insurgents. She warned that the continued violence in Afghanistan will spill over into Pakistan with a mass influx of refugees. She said that the Taliban’s victory would embolden other Islamist groups in Pakistan and Imran Khan’s lack of control over security apparatus could lead to a coup. “Ultimately, Pakistan’s dangerous gamble has left it in a perilous state, with fewer allies and greater mistrust,” Alkhouli said.

Source: Hindustan Times July 04, 2021 16:07 UTC