Afghanistan, Dec. 9 -- Pakistan's army chief has warned Kabul to choose between maintaining relations with Islamabad or continuing alleged support for the Pakistani Taliban, amid rising tensions.

Pakistan has issued a sharp warning to Afghanistan's Taliban authorities, urging them to choose between maintaining relations with Islamabad or continuing support for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

The Associated Press reported on Monday, December 8, that Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, made the remarks during a meeting with military officers in Rawalpindi. He said the Taliban must decide whether they will support the TTP, which he described as responsible for a surge in deadly attacks, or preserve ties with Pakistan.

Munir's w...