How did Pakistan fall into its own hole?  (fall into ) 

Kabul: Pakistan has fallen into      (fall into )   the very pit it has been digging for others for decades. Afghanistan, which Pakistan considered its “strategic depth,” has now become its enemy. The situation has reached such a point that Pakistan, which once threatened an “atomic bomb,” is now being warned of a “human bomb” by the Taliban. What mistake did Pakistan, which celebrated the Taliban’s capture of Kabul, commit in the past four years that it is now forced to endure bloodshed and bloodshed? Why is there so much hatred for Pakistan among the people of Afghanistan? And the most important question: how beneficial is it for India to see Pakistan engulfed in this war? To answer these burning questions, we had an exclusive interview with strategic analyst, former Indian Defense Attaché in Afghanistan, and retired Major General of the Indian Army, Sanjay Meston. He discussed the historical dispute over the Durand Line between Pakistan and Afghanistan, India-Afghanistan friendship, and Pakistan’s mistakes.

Durand Line – In 1893, the British Raj created the Durand Line, dividing the Pashtuns. To this day, no Afghan government or public has recognized it.

Historical Connections – During the freedom struggle, Pashtuns, such as Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as Frontier Gandhi, stood with India and the Indian National Congress. They opposed Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s agenda of creating a nation based on religion.

Economic Exploitation – Afghanistan is a landlocked country. Pakistan has always taken advantage of this. It imports fresh fruits from there at cheap rates, exports them under its own name, and in return, sends adulterated and substandard medicines to Afghanistan.
If Pakistan finds itself embroiled in two fronts, India and Afghanistan, then India should take advantage of this.

He further stated that India and Afghanistan share deep historical and cultural ties. India should support them in times of crisis. India can take these steps:

Diplomatic recognition – First, India should officially recognize the Taliban government, as Russia and China have done.

Humanitarian aid – Using Iran’s Chabahar route and airspace, India should deliver medicines, rations, and essential supplies without overflying Pakistan.

Military aid – Afghans have the courage to fight, but they lack weapons. India can provide them with weapons. India can also provide them with its retired MiG-21 fighter jets and UAVs.