admin, Author at Afghan Studies Center

Expulsions of Afghans, State of Denial & Scapegoating

Before critiquing and contextualizing the current abrupt drive against “undocumented Afghans” – decried by many at home and abroad as

Here are the Reasons why China vetoed the resolution on the Gaza Conflict at the UN Security Council

On 25 October 2023, China vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution regarding the conflict between Israel and Palestine, pointing

Transit Trade Transport: Means for Corrupt Practices

The lack of a mutually agreed transportation mechanism continues to obstruct the free flow of goods across Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Pakistan’s Policies in Afghanistan: A Source of Concern

Pakistan’s policies towards Afghanistan, shaped by decades of political maneuvering, have implications for regional peace, refugee crises, and bilateral trust,

Torkham crossing stays shut for second day

Islamabad, Kabul discussing matter at ‘high level’• Offices, residential quarters near border point vacated• Trucks containing fruit, vegetables returned due

American Weapons Abandoned By Afghan Forces, Not US: NSC Spokesperson John Kirby

A senior US security official has placed blame on Afghan forces for abandoning military equipment when the Taliban assumed control

Why Afghans hate Pakistan!

At the risk of annoying many in both countries, herewith I am venturing to put down in black and white

Media Landscape in Afghanistan – Female Journalists Hang by a Thread

As their visibility in all sectors minimizes with each passing day, Afghan women exhibit resilience and grit in the face

Pakistan’s performance left behind Afghanistan & Nigeria amid soaring inflation: Trading Economics Index

Pakistan is placed 18th among the nations impacted by inflation, according to a study published in the international journal Trading

Armed & dangerous

ACCORDING to discussions held in the UN Security Council recently, the multilateral body’s counterterrorism experts have raised the alarm about “Nato-calibre weapons”