{"id":9547,"date":"2026-05-10T20:34:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T16:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ariananews.co\/en\/news\/concerns-rise-over-possible-secret-land-deal-between-taliban-and-pakistan\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T21:41:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T17:11:07","slug":"concerns-rise-over-possible-secret-land-deal-between-taliban-and-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ariananews.co\/en\/picture\/concerns-rise-over-possible-secret-land-deal-between-taliban-and-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Concerns Rise Over Possible Secret Land Deal Between Taliban and Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Disturbing reports from Nuristan and Kunar provinces suggest suspicious activities that support rumors of a covert land deal with Pakistan. Local sources and tribal leaders warn that certain Taliban officials, including the governor of Nuristan, reportedly with close ties to Pakistani security agencies, are laying the groundwork for geopolitical shifts in strategically located border areas.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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These reports reveal that local Taliban forces have intentionally retreated from sensitive posts near the Durand Line, allowing non-local forces to take their place. This shift appears to facilitate foreign intelligence operations and Pakistan’s border activities. Concurrently, the instigation of organized ethnic conflicts and the economic blockade of Nuristan seem to be strategies aimed at subjugating the local population and fostering dependence on the southern neighbor. Political observers believe that delegating the management of border crises to tribal structures, along with Pakistan’s formal acceptance of these local agreements, signals a looming threat to national sovereignty. Such developments could transform Nuristan into a focal point for a quiet shift in Afghanistan’s geopolitical landscape. Moreover, recent reports indicate that Kabul is preparing a dossier<\/a> that accuses Pakistan of supporting terrorism and violating human rights, further complicating the regional dynamics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reports from Nuristan and Kunar provinces indicate troubling activities suggesting a covert land agreement involving Taliban officials. Local leaders allege that these officials, particularly the governor of Nuristan, are collaborating with Pakistani security agencies to reshape border dynamics. 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