IntroductionThe district of Panjgur, nestled in the southwestern province of Balochistan, Pakistan, stands at the crossroads of a dynamic political landscape as the approaching general elections draw near. As the political heartbeat accelerates, Panjgur emerges as a miniature of the larger electoral narrative in the country, characterized by its own unique dynamics and challenges. This article embarks on an exploration […]

As the Taliban fail to appease Western economies, an informal engagement from Central Asian states (Kazakhstan adding to the list) reflects some sense of urgency in maintaining diplomatic relationships without formally recognising the Taliban. Is it humanitarian aid or strengthening regional trade with the new rulers, cloaked with regional ambitions? As the world transcended into 2024, the situation in Afghanistan […]

La décision du géant maritime chinois COSCO de suspendre ses opérations en Israël pourrait conduire d’autres entreprises à faire de même. Dans l’industrie du transport maritime, la décision de COSCO interroge. Les observateurs israéliens se demandent si cette décision est liée au soutien chinois au Hamas ou si elle est due à une considération commerciale. La principale préoccupation est un […]

Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the leader of Hizb-e-Islami, has said the appointment of a new special representative by the United Nations for Afghanistan will be a repeat of a failed experience, because past experiences show that the organization has neither a practical plan nor the resources to solve the Afghanistan crisis. “The experiences of the past have repeatedly shown that the United […]

Iran’s ministry of foreign affairs on Wednesday expressed its views on how to help Afghanistan overcome its challenges but still maintained the need for an inclusive government in the country. According to a statement, Tehran believes stability and security in Afghanistan and the region require close attention be paid by the United Nations to humanitarian issues and other problems. Iran […]

Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi and Iran’s special representative for Afghanistan, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, have discussed and exchanged views on holding a meeting of special representatives of regional countries for Afghanistan in Kabul. Recent bilateral economic developments between Afghanistan and Iran, expansion of diplomatic relations, facilitation of consular services for Afghan refugees in Iran, border security and […]

Police in Budgam have busted a terror module by arresting 07 terrorist associates in Beerwah area.The arrested terrorist associates were involved in the dissemination of anti-national propaganda by affixing provocative posters in and around Beerwah area. They have been identified as Romain Rasool Sheikh, Irfan Nazir Sheikh, Rizwan Nazir Sheikh, Sahil Javid Sheikh, all resident of Bonet Beerwah, Jahangir Bashir […]

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Terrorism Thrives On January 7, 2024, four persons, including two Security Force (SF) personnel, were killed while three others were injured in a suspected incident of sectarian attack on a passenger coach and a vehicle near Sadda Bazaar in the Kurram District. On January 5, 2024, (SFs shot dead two terrorists, including one “high value terrorist”, Gul Yousaf, […]

Delhi has closer Africa connection than Washington, is less vulnerable to ‘predatory lending’ charge than Beijing Covid-19, the war in Ukraine and the resulting economic and political crises have led the resurgence of the “Global South” – developing countries seeking leverage through unity on the global stage. Increasingly, they have found themselves caught in the crossfire of larger nations, such […]

Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran’s Ambassador and Special Representative to Afghanistan, stated in a meeting with the Deputy Political Chief of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) that Iran does not support opponents of the current government in Kabul. The meeting between Iran’s ambassador and Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the Deputy Political Chief of the Taliban, took place on Monday night. According […]