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The Complex Relationship Between Pakistan, Afghan Taliban, and Regional Dynamics

Mushtaq Yusufzai  The Afghan Taliban’s handling of critical decisions has profound implications for the future of Afghanistan, particularly in relation to their relationship with the United States and neighboring countries.One of the most contentious issues is the potential handover of Bagram Airbase to the US If such a decision were to be made, it would […]

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The Hidden Truth Behind BLA and BYC: Unpacking the Overlap Between Militancy and Activism in Balochistan

By: Hassamuddin The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which the state has declared a faction of the Kharijites, is active in carrying out terrorist activities in Balochistan. It predominantly consists of members from the Marri and Bugti tribes. The group opposes foreign projects, particularly the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and also targets security forces, police,

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US Sanctions Afghan Businessmen in Russia Over Alleged Support for Houthi Rebels

The United States Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on several individuals and entities in Russia, including Afghan nationals Hushang Ghairat and his brother Sohrab Ghairat, for allegedly assisting Yemen’s Houthi rebels through a financial and logistical network tied to Iran. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Treasury accused the Ghairat brothers of

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Ex-Pakistani General Unveils Deepening Divide Between Haqqani Network and Kandahar Taliban

A retired Pakistani army general, Inam-ul-Haq, has exposed significant divisions within the Taliban, highlighting a rift between the Haqqani Network and the Kandahar faction. In an article for the Express Tribune, Haq discussed how disagreements over the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), girls’ education, Pakistan relations, and governance are intensifying the divide within the insurgent group. According

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Purple Saturdays Movement Urges Global Action Amid Ongoing Repression of Afghan Women and Girls by Taliban

The Purple Saturdays Movement has raised alarm over the worsening plight of Afghan women and girls, condemning the Taliban’s continued violations of their rights and freedoms. In a statement issued on April 2, the Afghan women-led protest group called for international solidarity, emphasising the urgent need for global action. “Millions of girls are denied education,

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Iran and Taliban to Establish Consulates in Farah and Birjand to Boost Trade

Iran and the Taliban have agreed to establish consulates in Farah and Birjand to enhance trade and economic cooperation, according to Mohammad Reza Hashemi, Governor of South Khorasan, as reported by IRNA. Hashemi stated that these consulates would facilitate increased collaboration in multiple sectors. He noted that under directives from Iran’s President and Interior Ministry,

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Interior Minister Briefs PM on Afghan Repatriation Plan, Deadline Extended

Pakistan Interior Minister  Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday briefed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on national security measures for Eid and the ongoing repatriation of Afghan refugees, as the government moves forward  with its deportation plan. The meeting was  focused on enforcing measures following the deadline  of the deadline for Afghan refugees to leave Pakistan. Officials reiterated

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