
Pakistan's Strained Relationship with the Taliban Amid Spreading Violence
Pakistan, once a backer of the Taliban, is now turning against the group as violence spreads from border regions to cities, testing Islamabad's patience.
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From backer to enemy — how Pakistan turned on the Taliban
As violence spreads from border regions to cities, Islamabad is running out of patience
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