Islamabad: Pakistan has been making desperate efforts to shift the global narrative in its favour amid tensions with Afghanistan and uncertainty about peace talks with Taliban. In order to achieve this, Pakistan is trying to showcase itself as a victim of cross-border terrorism, calling Taliban uncooperative, seeking support from Western and friendly Islamic nations on the matter, justifying military actions in Afghanistan and accusing India for its tensions with Taliban, a report has stated.

“All these factors also contribute to Pakistan’s attempts to hide its strategic depth policy failure in Afghanistan and coerce the Taliban leadership to fall in line or face consequences. Riding high on renewed ties with the United States and a growing diplomatic role in the Middle East, Pakistan bel

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