Governance & Public Policy

Afghanistan’s Fragile State: Security, Economy, and Human Rights

Afghanistan’s Fragile State: Security, Economy, and Human Rights

Since the Taliban’s return in 2021, Afghanistan has plunged into isolation, economic collapse, and humanitarian disaster. Security threats from ISKP, worsening poverty, healthcare breakdown, the rollback of women’s rights, and mass displacement have left millions facing unprecedented hardship.

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Afghanistan: Terror, Narcotics, and the Global Security Crisis

Afghanistan: Terror, Narcotics, and the Global Security Crisis

Afghanistan’s descent into chaos has transformed into a global crisis, driven by terrorism, narcotics, and human suffering. Since the Taliban’s return, the country has re-emerged as a dangerous incubator for extremist groups and a global hub for narcotics production, creating a vicious cycle that threatens regional stability and international security alike.

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Tragedy in Turbat: Sufyan Baloch and the Hijacking of Youth by Extremist Ideologues

Tragedy in Turbat: Sufyan Baloch and the Hijacking of Youth by Extremist Ideologues

On July 22, 2025, Sufyan Baloch, a student, turned turned militant, got killed during a security operation against terrorists in Turbat, Balochistan. At just 25, he had a university degree, access to government-sponsored scholarships, and a promising future. But by the time of his death, he was a armed terrorist affiliated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).

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The Megacity Meltdown: South Asia's Urban Crisis

The Megacity Meltdown: South Asia’s Urban Crisis

South Asia’s megacities are a brutal paradox—gleaming towers overshadowing crumbling infrastructure. As cities like Delhi, Dhaka, Karachi, and Lahore buckle under pollution, inequality, and dysfunction, the urban crisis can no longer be ignored.

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