The recent statement underscores a critical issue in international relations: the Afghan Taliban's inability or unwillingness to prevent terrorist groups from using Afghan soil to launch attacks into Pakistan. Under the 'unable or unwilling' doctrine of international law, a state bears responsibility if it fails to effectively control non-state actors operating from its territory. This principle, often invoked in counterterrorism and self-defense contexts, holds that if a host state cannot or will not suppress such threats, the affected state may take necessary action. The Afghan Taliban, now in de facto control of Afghanistan, have a clear duty under both international law and the 2020 Doha Agreement to ensure their territory is not used against neighboring countries. However, evidence continues to mount of cross-border attacks by groups like the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operating with impunity. In my opinion, the Taliban's inaction is not just a failure of governance but a deliberate strategy to placate hardline factions within their ranks. This not only endangers Pakistan's stability but also undermines regional security. The international community must hold the Taliban accountable, demanding concrete measures such as dismantling terrorist sanctuaries and ceasing logistical support for militant networks. Without such actions, the cycle of violence will persist, and Pakistan will be forced to defend its borders unilaterally. The 'unable or unwilling' doctrine makes it clear: the result is the same whether the Taliban are complicit or incompetent—the blood of innocent victims lies on their hands.