ISLAMABAD/KABUL — In a stunning and hypocritical U-turn, Kabul has now come forward to assure Islamabad of peaceful relations and border stability—just days after Afghan-linked social media handles warned Pakistan's military to "back off from Waziristan" during India-Pakistan military tensions.
The twist comes in the wake of Pakistan’s decisive and brutal military response to India’s unverified midnight strikes. India, after launching a baseless attack against Pakistan without any solid proof, suffered a humiliating military setback, losing key installations within just 48 hours.
This dramatic reversal from Kabul is being seen across the region as a case of "strategic backpedaling" after India’s defeat left its allies scrambling to save face.
From Threats to Friendship: Kabul’s Embarrassing Flip-Flop
Just a few days ago, Afghan-linked accounts were issuing veiled threats to Pakistan, siding openly with India. Afghan Twitter users, some with connections to political circles, warned Pakistan’s army to stop operations in Waziristan and accused Islamabad of fueling regional instability.
The move was widely interpreted as Kabul’s silent nod to Indian aggression, further straining Pakistan-Afghanistan relations.
However, things changed drastically after Pakistan’s military dismantled Indian aggression within two days, using precision drone strikes, air power, and cyber warfare to disrupt Indian defense systems and eliminate major command centers.
Now, with India in shock and scrambling diplomatically, Kabul suddenly wants “peaceful relations” with Islamabad, even hosting high-level trilateral meetings with China and Pakistan to discuss “regional cooperation.”
This sudden change in tone has triggered backlash online, with many calling it an example of “regional hypocrisy at its worst.”
Trilateral Talks or Damage Control?
The high-profile meeting in Kabul, involving Pakistan's special envoy Mohammad Sadiq Khan, China’s special envoy Yue Xiaoyong, and Afghan Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, was portrayed as a push for regional peace. But observers argue it was Kabul’s desperate attempt to realign itself after India’s diplomatic and military collapse.
Sources revealed that Interior Minister Haqqani assured Pakistan of a peaceful western border during the India-Pakistan conflict. The message came just days after Afghan-linked social media actively criticized Islamabad.
Haqqani emphasized regional economic cooperation, particularly the expansion of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. But critics say Kabul’s shift reeks of opportunism—now aligning with Pakistan after seeing India defeated.
India’s Defeat and Media Silence
India’s failure to justify its midnight attack on Pakistan has been followed by a stunning silence across Indian media outlets. With Pakistan’s military exposing Indian vulnerabilities and capturing strategic footage of destroyed Indian outposts, New Delhi has gone on the backfoot.
Pakistan, meanwhile, has called for an impartial international investigation into India’s baseless accusations and demanded accountability from countries like the UK and US. But the international community remains eerily silent, further inflaming public anger in Pakistan.
The Bigger Picture: Who Gains?
With Kabul now publicly realigning with Islamabad and China doubling down on regional investment, India finds itself isolated—militarily embarrassed, diplomatically sidelined, and strategically outplayed.
The real question now is whether Afghanistan’s assurances are genuine—or just temporary damage control in the face of Pakistan’s rising dominance.
Pakistan’s successful handling of both military defense and diplomatic strategy has reshaped regional dynamics. Kabul’s hypocrisy may serve as a warning to other nations playing both sides of the fence.
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