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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

On September 6, 2023, at least 12 terrorists and four soldiers were killed along the Afghanistan- Pakistan border in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Seven soldiers and over 40 terrorists were injured in the skirmish. An Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release said that a “large group of terrorists equipped with latest weapons” attacked two military posts […]

In February 2020, President Donald Trump agreed to a deal with the Taliban that would have seen the phased withdrawal of United States forces from Afghanistan by May 2021. This agreement served as the starting point that eventually led to the Afghan government’s collapse and the Taliban’s return to power. In January 2021, President Joe Biden entered office. Instead of […]

The Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) recently released a 59-page booklet in Pashto that has sent shockwaves through the region. In this document, the ISKP nullified the Fatwa issued by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) and even went a step further by inviting low-ranking Taliban members to join its ranks. This move signifies a complex and troubling development, shedding […]

The evolving relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan represents a dynamic regional landscape with numerous challenges and opportunities. It is important to delve deeper into some key aspects of this complex partnership. The historical ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan date back centuries, and these connections are deeply rooted in shared cultural, linguistic, and ethnic affinities. Pashtuns, in particular, form a significant […]

As Pakistan’s caretaker government takes over from the previous government under Shahbaz Sharif, security challenges paint a gloomy picture for the country. Last year saw the highest number of terror incidents in Pakistan, Tehrik-e-Taliban (TTP) and Baloch separatists being the main outfits responsible for the attacks. The return of the Afghan Taliban to power has invigorated many terror groups operating […]

Sardar Ahmed Shakib, acting Afghan ambassador in Islamabad, on Friday called on the government of Pakistan to reopen the Torkham crossing as soon as possible. In a meeting with Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Asif Durrani, the Afghan envoy said that closing the Torkham gate is detrimental to both countries. He added that travelers and traders stuck in Torkham are […]