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The AP Interview: Don’t isolate the Taliban, Pakistan urges

By EDITH M. LEDERERSeptember 24, 2021 GMT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Be realistic. Show patience. Engage. And above all, don't isolate. Those are the pillars of an approach emerging in Pakistan to deal with the fledgling government that is suddenly running the country next door once again — Afghanistan's resurgent, often-volatile Taliban.

Taliban warns departing US against new bases in region

By KATHY GANNONMay 26, 2021 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban on Wednesday warned the departing U.S. military against setting up bases in the region, and Pakistan vowed no American bases will be allowed on its territory.

Pakistan also said drone strikes from Pakistani territory were also a non-starter.

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