"India is our friend, stay within limits," Taliban FM tells Pakistan

• Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi advised Pakistan to "stay within its limits" regarding India-Afghanistan relations, asserting Afghanistan's independent foreign policy.
• Muttaqi openly criticized Pakistan's "duplicitous attitude," fragmented power structure, and poor relations with neighbors.
• He questioned Pakistan's stance, asking why Afghanistan couldn't maintain relations with India if Pakistan could.
• Muttaqi also exposed Pakistan's air violations, trade blockades, and mistreatment of refugees.
• The strengthening India-Afghanistan partnership has increased Pakistan's unease, with Kabul rejecting Pakistan's pressure and old strategies.

Why It Matters: Afghanistan asserts foreign policy independence, challenging Pakistan's regional influence.