Tag: afghanistan

Pakistan’s Realism on Afghanistan Needs Global Backing

Four years after the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul, the world seems fatigued. Donor aid is drying up, media coverage has moved on, and multilateral efforts have lost steam. Yet for Pakistan, Afghanistan’s most impacted neighbor, disengagement is not an option. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Pakistan once again struck a tone of […]

A Contradictory Compassion? India’s Stance on Refugees

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India’s provision of humanitarian aid to Afghan refugees repatriated from Pakistan is a recent attempt to showcase its compassion for refugees, especially Afghans. However, this gesture, recognized by the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, sharply contrasts with India’s past involvement in the Afghan conflict and its broader history of handling humanitarian crises and refugee […]

Russia’s Supreme Court Suspends Taliban’s Terrorist Designation

Russia suspends terrorist designation of Taliban after 20 years, aiming to boost ties with Afghanistan’s de facto rulers.

US Weapons Left in Afghanistan Smuggled or Sold to Al-Qaeda Affiliates, BBC Report

BBC reports that half a million US weapons obtained by the IEA in Afghanistan are unaccounted for, raising concerns over smuggling.

Ishaq Dar, Marco Rubio Discuss U.S. Arms Left in Afghanistan

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discuss bilateral ties, economic cooperation, and security.

Afghan Foreign Minister Calls for US Engagement with Current Government of Afghanistan

Amir Khan Muttaqi urges US to engage with Afghanistan government, stressing stability and investment for progress.

Afghanistan Urges UNAMA to Enhance Global Ties As UN Extends Mission

UNAMA’s mission in Afghanistan extended for a year as the UN urges engagement, while Pakistan criticizes Taliban on terrorism.

Youm-e-Badr: The Furqan of Our Times

The lessons of Youm-e-Badr as Youm-e-Furqan have never been more relevant today as 600M South Asian Muslims face instability and global sidelining.

UNSC To Vote On Extending UNAMA’s Afghanistan Mission

UNSC to vote on extending UNAMA’s mandate until 2026, focusing on human rights, aid, and global engagement of Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Signs Contract for Wakhan Road Phase 2 Construction

Afghanistan signs a contract for the 71-km Wakhan road construction, aiming to boost trade ties with China despite challenges.