What is Durand Line?
The Durand Line, a 2,670-kilometer border drawn in 1893 between Afghanistan and British India, remains one of South Asia’s many contentious frontiers. Rejected by every Afghan government but recognized internationally, it symbolizes the region’s colonial legacy and ongoing power struggles. This backgrounder explores its origins in the Great Game, the legal and political controversies surrounding it, and its lasting impact on Pakistan-Afghanistan relations and regional security.
China and Afghanistan: The Blossoming of a Mutual Affinity
A new partnership is growing in the South Asian region. China is extending its hand to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, on principles of respecting sovereignty & non-interference in internal matters.
Chinese National Accused of Blasphemy Is Another Test for China-Pakistan Ties
The incident could reinforce existing concerns about Chinese workers’ safety in Pakistan, and a pull-out by China could be disastrous for Pakistan’s economy.
China: Leading the Asian Century
If recent events in Asia are any indicator, China, Russia, and India are anticipated to showcase their interests, challenge the existing world order, and explore strategic alliances in order to shape the evolving multipolar global environment.
Afghanistan and Pakistan: The Road to Prosperity
The most significant challenge for both Pakistan and Afghanistan is not persuading stakeholders of the economic viability of their transboundary projects but rather creating an ideal environment for them.
Pakistan to cut resource allocation distortion for stronger economic growth: World Bank
World Bank Reports Pakistan to introduce economic reforms to enhance productivity for sustainable economic growth.
Iran boosts defense spending with increased allocation in new budget bill
Iran boosts defense spending amid the economic crisis, legislators meet in Tehran to discuss a new budget bill…
China’s Military prepared to down unauthorized flying object near Naval Base
An unidentified flying object sparks Security concerns as China mobilizes to take down an object near a strategic Naval base in Qingdao China to shoot down unauthorized object flying over waters near the port city of Qingdao, which is home to a major naval base for the People’s Liberation Army, Chinese news outlet The Paper […]
Modi: The Naked Truth of Gujarat
The spectre of the 2002 Gujarat Riots has loomed large over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite consistent denials of state complicity, a new BBC documentary has raised questions that have haunted the country for two decades.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Towards Showdown
The buildup to the FIFA World Cup 2022 and the contentious discussions over whether or not Qatar was eligible to host the event has only exposed in stark detail what can best be characterized as western hypocrisy.