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No Breakthrough in Urumqi, Ground Realities Dictate Islamabad’s Afghanistan Policy

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Lakki Marwat to Urumqi, Kabul to Islamabad, the chessboard of regional security rarely moves with a single meeting, and certainly not with one held far from the centers of power. The recent round of talks in Urumqi between Pakistan and Afghanistan, facilitated by China, was projected in some quarters as a potential turning point. Yet, […]

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Two Voices from Kabul, One Dangerous Silence: Is Pakistan–Afghanistan Peace Already Slipping Away?

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(Shamim Shahid) The recent de-escalation between global powers has once again reminded the world of a simple but often ignored truth: war benefits no one. While international attention has been drawn to conflicts elsewhere, closer to home, the fragile and often strained relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan remains a matter of deep concern. The rhetoric

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Afghanistan Must Eliminate Terror Sanctuaries to Prevent Further Strikes

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The situation in Afghanistan today is a reality that cannot be denied, a state where restrictions on expression, media, and political space shape not only governance but also the voices that emerge from within it. In such an environment, even prominent figures like former president Hamid Karzai operate under visible constraints, making it difficult to

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Three Demands, One Explosive Choice: Will Kabul Break with Militants or Push the Region to the Brink?

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( Zahir Shah Sherazi) The evolving dynamics between Pakistan and Afghanistan have once again entered a critical phase one that carries profound implications not only for bilateral relations but for the broader stability of the region. Recent engagements in Urumqi, China, have brought to the surface long-standing concerns, hardened positions, and a narrowing window for

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Between Power and Pressure: Why Afghan Taliban Cannot Afford Internal Division

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Reports of internal divisions within the Afghan Taliban are not new, but they must be understood in the context of how the group evolved over decades. Different factions, including the Haqqani network, operated with a degree of autonomy while remaining united against foreign forces. That unity, however, is being tested in the post-2021 environment, where

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Suicide Attacks, Political Betrayals, and China’s Hidden Role: The Pakistan-Afghanistan Tension

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(Arif Yousafzai) The recent surge in militancy in Pakistan’s northwestern regions, coupled with the ongoing political unrest and the complex dynamics of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, underscores the critical challenges facing both countries today. These challenges are not just about security or governance; they reflect a deeper interplay of domestic politics, regional interests, and international mediation, particularly

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US, Qatar Support Must Be Conditional, Pakistan’s Clear Message

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The attack in Domel, Bannu, marks a disturbing continuation of terrorism and its support by the Afghan Taliban despite an overall decline in large-scale incidents. The target was a police station, but due to effective security measures, including barriers and defensive arrangements, the attackers failed to strike their intended objective. The blast instead affected nearby

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Aid Misuse and Strategic Confusion: Why Afghanistan Remains Unstable

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The situation under discussion revolves around three critical and interconnected issues: the alleged diversion of aid in Afghanistan, the evolving dynamics of Pakistan–Afghanistan engagement with China’s involvement, and the ongoing propaganda campaign targeting Pakistan. Afghanistan today is facing multiple, overlapping crises. Each of these issues is significant enough to warrant detailed discussion on its own,

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Ceasefire Calm or Strategic Pause? Inside Pakistan-Afghan Taliban Tensions

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In the briefing, it was stated that Operation Ghazab Lil Haqq has resumed. The ceasefire had been announced on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, and Pakistan made it clear that operations would continue within that framework. However, we have seen certain individuals and some religious figures take more aggressive positions. There were delegations of scholars, eleven

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Inside Pakistan’s Battle Against Militancy: Progress, Setbacks, and the Unknown Threat

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(Zahir Shah Sherazi) The question often posed to me is deceptively simple: Is terrorism coming to an end in Pakistan, or is it merely changing its form and location? The recent realities in Khyber, Tirah, and Bara provide a stark answer. Terrorism has not ended; it has evolved, shifted, and adapted. Military operations have indeed

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