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The Indo-Afghan Arc: Rewriting Pakistan’s Strategic Geography

The deepening India-Afghanistan engagement marks a new strategic era in South Asia. Beneath the façade of humanitarian cooperation lies a calculated effort to constrict Pakistan’s strategic space, from intelligence leverage and soft power projection to potential encirclement on both eastern and western fronts. Drawing from the insights of Iqbal and Khushhal Khan Khattak, this analysis argues that Pakistan must reclaim its strategic selfhood, strengthen regional diplomacy, and transform its western border from a vulnerability into a vision of regional connectivity and stability.

Afghanistan conundrum

When the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Pakistan saw hope. Four years later, TTP and BLA attacks have surged, Kabul’s ties with India are deepening, and Islamabad faces a worsening security crisis along its western border.

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.

Pakistan Day in Kabul: A Message of Peace, Trade, and Regional Cooperation

Pakistan Day marked in Kabul as envoy urges stronger ties with Afghanistan, Torkham reopens, and trade resumes.

Afghan Taliban Refutes Trump’s ‘Emotional’ Claim on Chinese Control of Bagram

Taliban deny Trump’s claim that China has control of Bagram Air Base, asserting their sole authority over the former U.S. facility.

UN Security Council Condemns Deadly Kunduz Suicide Attack

A suicide attack in Kabul kills a Taliban officer, days after the deadly Kunduz bombing, as IS-K threats persist in Afghanistan.

Kabul Unveils $34 Million Commercial Complex To Boost Business And Investment

A $34 Million commercial complex with 1,300 shops opens in Kabul, boosting business, jobs, and investment in Afghanistan.

Urban Development Push: First Phase Of New Kabul Project Approved

Afghanistan’s New Kabul Project advances, focusing on urban development to ease congestion and house 3 million people.

Major Blow to BLA: Key Commander Mushtaq “Kohi” Taken Out in Kabul

BLA commander Mushtaq Kohi killed in Kabul, raising questions on India’s alleged support for Baloch separatist groups.

New Delhi Considering Request of IEA for Mumbai Representative

India considers accepting request of IEA for a diplomatic representative in Mumbai, marking a step towards formal ties.