Afghan foreign relations
Pakistan's relevance in international affairs is waning due to a combination of factors, including economic weakness, political instability, poor governance, and ongoing internal security threats. The country's strategic confusion has led to a diminished role in global geopolitics. Pakistan's international importance was previously bolstered
Afghan foreign relations
Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gillani has expressed skepticism over Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur's plans to hold direct talks with Afghan and Pakistani Taliban, stating that matters related to foreign policy fall under the jurisdiction of the federal government. Gillani made these remarks while responding to
Afghan foreign relations
Pakistan Army responded swiftly to an unprovoked attack by the Afghan Taliban at the Pak-Afghan border, resulting in significant losses for the Taliban. The clash began on September 7, with the Taliban firing heavy weapons at Pakistani checkpoints, prompting a strong counterattack by the Pakistani forces. The fighting continued until
Afghan foreign relations
The Durand Line, a significant historical marker, has been a major source of contention in the diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The agreement establishing the Durand Line, signed in 1893 between Sir Mortimer Durand and Abdur Rahman Khan, the Emir of Afghanistan, is a pivotal moment in the region&
Afghan foreign relations
Amir Amanullah's reform efforts in the early 20th century aimed to modernize Afghanistan, focusing on education, land reform, lifting the veil, and shaving off beards. This endeavor starkly contrasts with the Taliban's codification of a "moral code" last week, which denies education to girls,
