Pakistan Bombs Kabul as Taliban Minister Muttaqi Visits Delhi — India’s Afghanistan Pivot
India reopens its Kabul embassy amid Pakistan’s Kabul strikes—Barkha Dutt decodes a bold foreign policy shift balancing risk, realism, and regional rivalry.
In a gripping episode of Mojo Story, veteran journalist Barkha Dutt examined the dramatic geopolitical churn following Pakistan’s reported airstrikes in Kabul, which coincided with the visit of Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to New Delhi. The panel included General V.P. Malik, former Indian Army Chief; Ambassador Bhaswati Mukherjee, veteran diplomat; and senior journalist Padma Rao.
The discussion explored India’s cautious yet strategic outreach to the Taliban. With India upgrading its Kabul mission to a full embassy, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized cooperation against cross-border terrorism and Afghanistan’s sovereignty. Meanwhile, Pakistan faces turmoil at home and worsening ties with Kabul, which refused to bow to Islamabad’s pressure over the Durand Line and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Ambassador Mukherjee described the move as “a major diplomatic reset,” allowing India to regain influence in Afghanistan while signaling independence from U.S. dictates over the Bagram Air Base. General Malik stressed India’s pragmatic approach and the enduring warmth between Afghans and Indians, despite Pakistan’s interference. Padma Rao warned against complacency, highlighting Afghanistan’s volatile history and the Taliban’s uncertain ties with terror groups.
Barkha Dutt concluded that India’s engagement is driven by cold national interest, not sentiment. In today’s ruthless world order, she said, “this is a chessboard where power and strategy—not morality—dictate the next move.”
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