Pakistani newspaper: America has not yet lost its leverage over the Taliban

Elaha Thu Aug 2026 1 month ago 270

The article states that America's influence is not solely dependent on field presence; rather, the country can impact the Taliban's behavior and limit the activities of armed groups in the region through financial, diplomatic, and international institutional levers.


The author views the holding of the fourth round of U.S.-Pakistan counterterrorism talks as a positive step and a sign of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the security domain.


The report further emphasizes that identifying groups such as the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Balochistan Liberation Army, and ISIS-Khorasan as common threats holds particular importance. In the author's view, Pakistan has long insisted that these groups are not merely an internal challenge but also threaten regional security, and countering them requires coordinated international cooperation.


The article also writes that the United States continues to exert considerable influence over the course of developments in Afghanistan and the international community's response to threats emanating from the country.


According to *The Nation*, many international counterterrorism mechanisms, including sanctions, financial restrictions, and intelligence cooperation, remain under the influence and guidance of Washington.


Another section of the article states that Islamabad should seize the opportunity to reengage with the United States so that, as the author puts it, "supporters of terrorism" against Pakistan face real diplomatic and financial consequences.


The author further stresses that expanding cooperation with Washington does not mean distancing Pakistan from China. In his view, Islamabad can collaborate with the United States on issues such as counterterrorism and regional stability while preserving its strategic ties with Beijing.


In conclusion, the article considers the development of economic and trade relations between Pakistan and the United States as one of the key factors in strengthening bilateral ties and sustaining security cooperation.


The author concludes that Islamabad and Washington share common interests in countering security threats, and this alignment should lead to practical actions against terrorist networks.

The Pakistani newspaper *The Nation* has reported that the United States, despite the end of its military presence in Afghanistan, still possesses effective tools to influence developments in the country.

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