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CRSS has now become an Energy Analysis Center for Afghanistan, as the center is generating and interpreting information to inform a wide range of stakeholders (including governments and international institutions) about energy-related issues prevalent in Afghanistan. Through this, CRSS has not only involved the Afghan youth but is also successfully playing a strong role in bridging the gap in Pak-Afghan relations and providing a holistic overview of the opportunities present in the energy sector of Afghanistan.

Engineer Arshad H. Abbasi (Water & Energy Advisor, SDPI)

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Thank you so much for giving me the privilege to be a part of Afghan Studies Center’s youth dialogues and Pak-Afghan Youth Alumni Musical Evening organized by CRSS & ASC. It was such a wonderful & amazing gathering where everyone enjoyed a lot.
I thank Afghan Studies Center for letting us – the youth – share our opinions regarding the two Muslim neighboring countries – Pakistan and Afghanistan. I want to thank all of the people who were  involved in putting together the reunion. I can understand what a huge effort it requires to organize such a great event. I had such a good experience and a lot of fun from the beginning till the end.

– Sahar Hamidi, Afghanistan.

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“Excellent initiative by CRSS which deserves great appreciation. Youth can play a vital role in bridging the gap of mistrust created by misconceptions in both the countries.”

– Irfanuddin, Pakistan.

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“The Pak-Afghan Youth initiative brings together the youth of both countries to discuss their respective point of view and highlights the message that we get stronger only by working together and listening to each other.”

– Faisal Rahmani, Jalalabad, Afghanistan

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“Afghanistan and Pakistan are both brotherly countries and should try to carve out a better future for their people in general, and the youth in particular.”

– Rafiullah, Kabul, Afghanistan

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“CRSS’ Pak-Afghan Youth initiative is a platform of interaction between the youth of Pakistan and Afghanistan which would eventually influence their social circles.”

Daniyal Saeed, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

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“CRSS is playing a commendable role in normalizing the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, especially by bringing the youth of the two countries together.”

– Muhammad Usman, Afghanistan ​

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“I think initiatives for the youth of Afghanistan and Pakistan, such as the one CRSS has actuated, would definitely create a space for friendly relations between the two nations.”

– Ibrahim Shirzad, Afghanistan ​

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“Pakistan and Afghanistan are both Muslim countries. It is time that all the issues between the two neighbors must be solved for the good of the people.”

– Akhtar Muhammad, Afghanistan ​

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“We appreciate CRSS and its Afghan Studies Center for arranging such conferences, workshops, and cultural events, and request them to arrange more, so that youth of both countries can connect for peace.”

– Aimal Jalalzai, Pakistan ​

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“The CRSS Youth initiative is a great step in Pak-Afghan relations. More such programs should be launched including youth exchange programs etc.”

– Mazhar Ali, Pakistan ​

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“Workshops and dialogues like the ones by CRSS and other similar opportunities can create a conducive environment for improving bilateral relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan and help reduce misconceptions.”

– Uzair Shagiwal, Afghanistan ​

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“Activities like these can create a positive environment between Pakistan and Afghanistan for friendly co-existence.”

– Ehsan Ullah, Kabul, Afghanistan

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“I will request the youth of both countries to engage in such mutual activities to form and act as a pressure group, that can push for positivity.”

– Zabih Ullah, Kabul, Afghanistan

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“I have been in Pakistan for last six years. I have observed that the education systems of both Pakistan and Afghanistan do not provide any effective platform for youth to engage in positive endeavors. Hence, such initiatives can play a significant role in improving Pak-Afghan relation by engaging youth of the two nations”.

– Asad Khan, Kabul, Afghanistan

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“I thank CRSS for providing such platforms, where youth of Pakistan and Afghanistan can discuss the issues that affect them.”

– Jamshed Ali, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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“The relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan should be determined by geo-economics rather than geo-politics.”

– Sarfaraz Ahmad Orakzai, Peshawar, Pakistan

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“Pakistan and Afghanistan have to fight together against the common enemy i.e. terrorism. Together we can harness peace.”

– M. Zeeshan Khan, Lakki Marwat, Pakistan

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“The youth of Pakistan and Afghanistan should sit together and sort mutual issues through dialogues.”

– Abdul Sattar Tareen, Quetta, Pakistan

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“Pak-Afghan youth dialogues can play a good role in bringing positive change. Youth mobilization is the need of time.”

– Saba Noureen, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan.

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“I see CRSS’ Afghan Studies Center initiative as the best platform for the youth of both sides to engage for a positive change. We (youth) are the future.”

 – Iqra Safdar, Haripur, Pakistan.

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“Afghan Studies Center is playing a very constructive role. These dialogues can be very helpful in improving and understanding each-other’s perspective.”

 – Iqra Yasmeen, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

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“Afghanistan and Pakistan share many things, which other nations do not. Since 9/11 the relations between the two countries have deteriorated. However, trade, culture and sports are  the key areas through which peace can be promoted.”

– Amjad Ali Khan, Swat, Pakistan.

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