Pakistan on Monday defended its decision to close the main border crossing with landlocked Afghanistan, saying Taliban authorities were trying to build “unlawful structures” on its territory and “resorted to indiscriminate firing” when challenged. Traffic through the busy historic Torkham transit point for trade and travelers was suspended last Wednesday after border security forces exchanged fire, killing a Taliban guard […]

A roadside bombing targeted Pakistani security forces Monday in the northwestern city of Peshawar, killing a security officer and wounding nine people, including three civilians, police said. The Pakistani Taliban later claimed responsibility for the attack. The improvised explosive device went off near a van belonging to the Frontier Corps as it was driving along the key Warsak Road in […]

The Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), also known as ISIS-K or ISIS-KP, was a branch of the Islamic State that is primarily active in Afghanistan. However, the situation in Afghanistan has been rapidly evolving and it’s important to note that circumstances on the ground can change quickly, especially in regions affected by conflict and terrorism. ISKP is particularly active in […]

During the Ashraf Ghani era as President of Afghanistan, which lasted from 2014 to 2021, there were several developments and changes in the field of governance in Afghanistan. Ghani is an academic personality and his education career is at a prominent university abroad. Ghani worked with several international development organizations, such as the World Bank. In 2001, after the fall […]

Cultural diplomacy serves as a vital instrument in fostering international relations and strengthening the ties between nations. In the context of India and Central Asia, the exchange of cultural elements, ranging from art and music to cuisine and language, plays a significant role in shaping diplomatic relationships. Both India and the countries of Central Asia have rich histories and diverse […]

Since the Ukraine crisis entered its second year, there has been wide-ranging speculation concerning the resilience of the India-Russia bilateral partnership. Western alienation has pushed Russia towards China, and Moscow is gradually becoming economically and strategically dependent on the dragon. Chinese exports to Russia—especially electronics, motor vehicles, integrated circuits and chips, and machinery goods—have skyrocketed since the war, with an […]

Pakistan’s interim prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar said in an interview that his country’s prime responsibility lies in defending its borders, which will be protected at all cost. In an interview with Pakistan’s Aaj News on Monday night, Kakar was asked about the recent attack by militants allegedly from Afghanistan on the Chitral district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and said the […]

Yadgar Khwaja Shadmanov, Uzbekistan’s ambassador to Afghanistan, met on Tuesday with Abdurrahman Qasemi, civil deputy of the counter-narcotics department of the interior ministry, where both sides discussed ways to fight against narcotics, the ministry said in a statement. At the meeting, the head of the counter-narcotics department Hasibullah Ahmadi also emphasized the commitment of the Islamic Emirate in the fight […]