Abstract
The main objective of this paper is to give a detailed account of Pakistan’s Taliban Policy from 1994 to 1999 during the Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif governments. This paper would focus on: the post Soviet period developments in Afghanistan and Pakistan’s peace efforts and its policy and objectives. Secondly, it would analyze, what were the main objectives of Pakistani policy makers to support the Taliban? And what was the role of Pakistan government, military and ISI in the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Finally, it would also assess the costs and benefits of earlier/hasty diplomatic recognition extended to the Taliban government by Pakistan and its domestic, regional and international implications for Pakistan.
∗ Dr. Naseem Ahmed, . (2012) Pakistan Taliban Policy 1994-1999, The Dialogue, Volume 7, Issue 1.
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