In addition to the local factors that have contributed to the emergence of various terrorist groups in Pakistan, the evidence of foreign influence, particularly from India and Iran, is too substantial to be dismissed.
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Afghanistan, like a lock, can isolate Central, South, and West Asia from one another. If viewed positively, it can open the door to cooperation. These prospects are contingent on the China-India-Pakistan triangle serving as a major regional fault line.
China\’s ambitious revitalization of the ancient Silk Road is a grand strategy with a trickle-down effect, reminding low-income nations in the region of their significance as pivots and the necessity of establishing connectivity along geographical, cultural, and historical proximities
Pakistan\’s geographic location, strategic capability, closeness to China, relations with regional countries and the US, and, most importantly, animosity towards India, have made the US Indo-Pacific strategy and its arrangements of interest to it.
From increase in civilian killings to change in Kashmir’s demography with Indians buying lands, there are increased concerns in the local communities.
Afghanistan, a landlocked country, is dependent on other countries for its trade. Despite being a central point that connects South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, Afghan economic potential is hindered due to limited opportunities.
Many natural disasters and catastrophes have occurred in South Asia as a result of climate change.
When British colonized Indian Subcontinent, they brought cricket to this region. Since then, South Asians have owned this sport.
Since the takeover of IEA, India has raised concerns on different forums. The recent statements of Army Chief of India and CRPF DG Kuldeep Singh
Arshad Sharif, a prominent investigative Journalist and Anchorperson from Pakistan, was killed in Kenya on 24 October 2022. The Kenyan police shot him and called