Pakistan, Nov. 8 -- For Pakistan, resistance against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan is more than a conflict across the border. It raises a critical question: could growing pressure on the Taliban change Pakistan's security environment? The Afghanistan United Front (AUF), led by former Afghan military commander Lt Gen Sami Sadat, claims to have conducted more than 100 operations against the Taliban. Its latest announcement reports seven operations across six provinces in 24 hours. Although these claims have not been independently verified, sustained resistance could create a serious challenge for a regime whose policies towards militant groups remain a major concern for Pakistan.

When the Taliban returned to Kabul on August 15, 2021, P...