Opinion: Trump's Endorsement Might Propel Pakistan Further Into Afghan Instability
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Trump's Praise for Pakistan: A Dangerous Endorsement for Afghan Chaos?
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News18•28-02-2026, 11:34
Trump's Praise for Pakistan: A Dangerous Endorsement for Afghan Chaos?
•Donald Trump praised Pakistan's leadership amidst its 'open war' on the Taliban regime in Kabul, calling PM Shehbaz Sharif a 'great prime minister' and COAS Asim Munir a 'great general'.
•Trump's endorsement, despite Pakistan's economic struggles, may embolden Islamabad to escalate conflict across the Durand Line, potentially increasing civilian casualties.
•The US President's remarks provide international cover for Pakistan's airstrikes, framing them as 'self-defence', and could distract from Pakistan's internal issues like inflation and political instability.
•Escalation could strain Pakistan's military, expose internal vulnerabilities in regions like Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and lead to refugee inflows and anti-government protests.
•The article suggests Trump's praise is a 'corrosive compliment' that could plunge Pakistan deeper into chaos, rather than leading to de-escalation through diplomacy.