Mohsin Dawar, a former member of the National Assembly of Pakistan and leader of the National Democratic Movement, has emphasized the role of religion in deteriorating the relations of Afghans on both sides of the border, identifying the Taliban as proxy forces of Pakistan. Dawar states that the apparent conflict between the Taliban and Pakistan is not genuine, and this group is somehow under the influence of Islamabad. He also referenced the fatwas from religious leaders regarding the prohibition of the Taliban’s fighting, criticizing the ongoing violence perpetrated by this group. These statements come at a time when Pakistan
