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Pakistan Must Rethink Its Afghanistan Policy as Tensions Reach a Critical Point

Afghan Ambassador Says Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations Shape Stability and Trade

ISLAMABAD—Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Sardar Ahmad Shakib said Pakistan-Afghanistan relations are deeply interconnected, and both countries must use their interdependence to promote stability, security and prosperity instead of conflict. Speaking at the National Defence University in Islamabad, the Afghan envoy said decades of war and security developments have tied the interests and strategies of Pakistan […]

Afghanistan: Its People Face a Tough Test of Patience

PESHAWAR—Before returning to power, Afghanistan’s current rulers presented a different vision of the country’s future. During negotiations in Qatar, they sought to assure Afghans and the international community that they had learned from the past and changed their approach. They spoke of justice, tolerance, responsibility and the rights of all Afghans. Nearly five years later, […]

How Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Created India’s Strategic Opportunity

ISLAMABAD – A surprising shift in regional dynamics is unfolding as the long-standing trade relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan falters. While clashes and border closures have crippled commerce between the two neighbors, India has stepped in to fill the vacuum. Recent data and expert analysis suggest that Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions and India’s Strategic Opportunity are now […]

Bajaur and Kunar Tribal Elders Announce Full Ceasefire at Nawa Pass

PESHAWAR – Tribal elders from Bajaur District and Afghanistan’s Kunar Province recently finalized a comprehensive peace treaty at Nawa Pass. This historic agreement establishes a total ceasefire from Dangam in Kunar to the borders of Bajaur and Mohmand. Consequently, local leaders aim to end cross-border hostilities and restore regional stability through this mutual alliance. Pakistan-Afghanistan […]

KP Demolishes 49 Refugee Camps Amid Mass Repatriation

PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has completed the demolition of 49 refugee camps across the province. This move marks a decisive shift in regional demographic management. Consequently, respective deputy commissioners have formally taken custody of the vacated land and assets. The administrative action coincides with a steady surge in voluntary returns. On Saturday […]

Govt. Resumes Repatriation of Afghan Refugees Following Eid Ceasefire

PESHAWAR – The temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan for Eid al-Fitr has concluded. While authorities report minor surface-level actions, large-scale operations have stopped. No major incidents of terrorism occurred during this period. Officials now expect the Torkham border to open for the repatriation of Afghan refugees, signaling a potential end to recent border closures. […]