Afghanistan, Dec. 4 -- Amir Khan Muttaqi accused Pakistan of using pressure tactics and pursuing "mysterious projects" in Afghanistan, warning that such actions are sharply escalating bilateral tensions.
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi escalated criticism of Pakistan this week, accusing Islamabad of attempting to impose "mysterious projects" on Afghanistan and using economic pressure, border closures, and political leverage to destabilize the Taliban administration. Speaking at a gathering in Kabul on Wednesday, he claimed Pakistan hoped unrest would spread in Afghanistan after shutting key trade routes.
Muttaqi said Pakistan has long-standing disputes with nearly all of its neighbors and continues to pressure Kabul with what h...