India is reportedly engaging with Afghanistan's Taliban government, a significant shift from its historical suspicion. This outreach is seen as a strategic move to counter Pakistan, which is facing escalating attacks from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and is concerned about pressure from both India and Afghanistan. The Taliban, particularly figures like Sirajuddin Haqqani, have past links to terror attacks in Afghanistan, including against Indian interests, and alleged ties to Pakistan's ISI, complicating India's engagement.