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Is the Hizb ut-Tahrir Part of an Intelligence Game?

In a surprising turn of events, the Taliban recently allowed members of Hizb ut-Tahrir to hold gatherings in Kabul and Kunduz. Photos from these gatherings depict hundreds of Hizb ut-Tahrir…

US Backs Territorial Integrity of Pakistan and Afghanistan within International Framework

In the wake of turbulent Pak-Afghan ties and the Taliban’s refusal to acknowledge the Durand Line, the US supports the

Women’s Rights in Afghanistan – Regional Perspectives and Role of Islamic World

Virtual Dialogue – Round II In the commemoration of the World Day of Social Justice, The Center for Research and

Mutual Understanding and Collaborative Efforts Must for Stable Pakistan-Afghanistan Relationship

The Pakistan-Afghanistan Religious Scholars Conference held in Islamabad witnessed a profound exchange of ideas and perspectives over the course of

Taliban Allows Female Enrollment in State-Run Medical Institutes: A Policy Shift?

The Taliban’s decision to allow female enrollment in state-run medical institutes marks a potential shift in policy, raising questions about

UN Doha huddle delivers clear message to Taliban regime

Conference concludes without an agreement on proposal regarding appointment of UN special envoy for Afghanistan A UN conference held in

A CRITICAL REVIEW OF TALIBAN RULE AUGUST- 2021 TO DECEMBER -2023

PROLOGUE – HOW IT HAPPENED The collapse of the Afghan government on August 15, 2021, marked the conclusion of two

Afghanistan’s Hunger Crisis: A Desperate Struggle for Survival

Afghanistan’s severe hunger crisis, worsened by natural disasters and poverty, demands urgent international support to avert a catastrophic fallout. As

Navigating Afghanistan’s Complex Realities and Geopolitical Dynamics: General (Retd) Asad Durrani Reflects on 11th Herat Security Dialogue

The former general depicts a candid account of the 11th Herat Security Dialogue (HSD), discussing shifts in sentiments, international dynamics,

Middle East conflict exposes hypocrisy, moral corrosion of countries: experts

he conflict in the Middle East has exposed the hypocrisy and moral corrosion of countries fuelled by transactional and self-serving