Pakistan Declares “No Hope Left” From Taliban as Diplomatic Efforts Collapse

Pakistan has delivered one of its strongest statements yet on Afghanistan, with the Defence Minister announcing that Islamabad is effectively “writing off” the Taliban after repeated diplomatic efforts failed to produce any cooperation. He said Pakistan’s attempts to rebuild trust over the past several years – including dialogue, high-level engagements, and regional mediation – brought no tangible results.

According to the minister, the Taliban consistently refused to act against cross-border militant networks, continued to blame Pakistan for internal Afghan issues, and ignored requests to curb groups targeting Pakistani security forces. He described these actions as a breach of mutual understanding and a clear indication that the Taliban leadership is unwilling to address Pakistan’s core security concerns.

The minister firmly rejected recent accusations from Kabul regarding alleged Pakistani strikes, calling them fabricated narratives meant to deflect attention from the Taliban’s failures. He stressed that Pakistan’s military operates with professionalism and does not target civilians, in contrast to what he described as the Taliban’s erratic, undisciplined approach.

He declared that all “positive expectations” from the Taliban are now over, marking a decisive shift in Islamabad’s policy stance. This is the first time Pakistan has openly acknowledged that its strategic patience has run out, signalling a permanent freeze in efforts to reset ties with Kabul.

Experts believe this shift could trigger heightened tensions along the border and further strain security dynamics in the region. With Islamabad abandoning hopes of reconciliation, the coming months may see tougher actions, stricter border policies, and increased pressure on the Taliban regime to curb militant activity.

Pakistan’s message is now clear: cooperation from the Taliban is no longer expected – and goodwill has run its course.