How Pakistan’s Taliban Bet Backfired

[Kejo]

There's a more pressing question:

Why couldn't Pakistan form an alliance with the now overthrown government of Afghanistan during the time of occupation?

 

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There's a more pressing question:

Why couldn't Pakistan form an alliance with the now overthrown government of Afghanistan during the time of occupation?

There was no government. The USA was in charge and Pakistan and the USA have good relations, albiet now transactional, which is good for both sides.