‘We need Pakistan for peace. We need an enduring relationship, a predictable relationship with Pakistan.’The Afghan national forces would prevail over Taliban militants making advances on towns and border check-posts, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani stated but conceded that Taliban had won some battles thus far. Pakistan has denied it threatened missile strikes on the Afghan Air Force if it tries to clear Taliban from the area. We need Pakistan for peace. What are the red lines for the Taliban that Afghanistan will not put up with?

Source: The Hindu July 17, 2021 10:54 UTC