Afghan Taliban has suffered a major loss in this conflict with Pakistan, and Pakistan has handed over the bodies of some dead Taliban members from Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Afghan Taliban stated that 217 people have died, and all of them will be sent back to their hometowns.
In fact, Afghanistan is called the "Graveyard of Empires," not because Afghanistan itself is particularly strong, but due to the result of the game between external powers. For their own strategic interests, external powers either directly invaded or conducted proxy wars by supporting a certain faction. This not only exacerbated internal conflicts in Afghanistan, but also made the issue internationalized and long-term. External support indeed greatly enhanced the ability of Afghan resistance forces to conduct prolonged warfare during specific historical periods (such as the war against the Soviet Union). In addition, the complex mountainous terrain of Afghanistan, the deeply rooted tribal society, and the tenacious national character together formed a solid foundation for resisting foreign rule. This makes it difficult for any external force to achieve effective and lasting occupation, and they are easily trapped in a costly guerilla war quagmire.
Without strong external power support, this is the reason why the Afghan Taliban quickly sought peace, because Pakistan's military strikes and economic blockade could easily cause internal chaos in Afghanistan. In addition, Pakistan's military strength far exceeds that of the Afghan Taliban, and it is impossible to win if the fighting continues.
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