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Pakistan seeks to unlock the Wakhan Corridor for direct access to Central Asia, but the trade policies of Afghanistan stand in the way.
Abandoned US weapons worth $7.12 billion has turned Afghanistan into a militant stronghold, fueling regional instability.
Al-Mirsaad and Zabihullah Mujahid’s attempt to downplay Muhammad Sharif Jafar’s role in the Kabul airport attack is a desperate deflection.—raising serious questions.
Afghanistan’s Taliban regime faces collapse from internal power struggles, economic failure, and the Torkham border crisis, destabilizing the nation.
ISKP’s resurgence in Afghanistan threatens regional security, with Pakistan facing deadly attacks and growing militant activity.
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Why did the U.S. leave behind $7B in weapons in Afghanistan? Was it a mistake or a calculated move against Pakistan?
Political interference, repression, and influence ops—the PIFI Report puts India in the spotlight. How far does its global reach go?
India’s defence procurement is plagued by delays, inefficiency, and corruption, threatening national security and readiness.
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US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port disrupt India’s regional ambitions, bolstering Pakistan’s role in South Asian trade.
![Saffron shadows are now coloring India’s political discourse, but the script is anything but profound. It’s more Bollywood than reality. [Image via Hindutva Watch]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3438534890_6eef53ecb0_k.webp)
Saffron shadows are now coloring India’s political discourse, but the script is anything but profound. It’s more Bollywood than reality.