ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has stated that the country has the right to conduct operations against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Afghan soil if necessary. Speaking in an interview with Samaa TV, Sanaullah emphasized that Pakistan is engaged in a war against the TTP …

KABUL – Hedayatullah Badri, Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum, met with Mohammad Murad Amanov, Executive Director of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, on Saturday to discuss expediting the initiative’s progress. The meeting, held in Kabul, focused on reviewing recent developments and strategizing to accelerate the remaining phases of …

KABUL – When the Taliban fell from power in 2001, women in Afghanistan were allowed to return to school after being banned from education since 1996. A new study, co-authored by education expert Raja Bentaouet Kattan, economist Rafiuddin Najam, and myself, analyzes the significant economic benefits that followed the reopening …

KABUL — Taliban’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, sent a powerful message on Saturday, declaring that Afghanistan possesses fighters as formidable as an “atomic bomb.” His remarks, made at a graduation ceremony in Kabul’s Loya Jirga hall, were aimed at neighboring countries, particularly Pakistan, signaling …

KABUL – Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federation’s Security Council, emphasized the strong bonds between Russia and China during a recent visit to Beijing, calling their partnership a cornerstone of global stability amid Western efforts to exploit divisions. Medvedev’s party and state visit to China on December 11-12, …

KABUL – Amid escalating violence along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a stern warning to the Taliban, vowing to “crush” the militant group to secure Pakistan’s stability and progress. His remarks, delivered during an address to the Special Investment Facilitation Council’s (SIFC) apex committee in Islamabad, …

KABUL – The Islamic State (ISIS) is exploiting expanding power vacuums in the Middle East and South Asia, renewing concerns about the terrorist group’s global reach. This resurgence has been highlighted by recent events, including a tragic New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans. On January 1, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a …

KABUL – Pakistan has approached Tajikistan with a proposal to establish a strategic partnership aimed at countering Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. This initiative, if realized, could reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Afghanistan-Pakistan (Af-Pak) region. However, analysts suggest that while Tajikistan may be interested in mitigating Taliban influence, it is unlikely to …

KABUL – Pakistan witnessed a sharp escalation in militant violence in 2024, making it the deadliest year for its security forces in nearly a decade, according to a report released by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS). The report highlighted a 40% increase in militant attacks compared to …

KABUL – Afghanistan’s economy faced significant challenges throughout 2024, marked by slow growth and widespread food insecurity. United Nations data revealed that by December, three out of four Afghans struggled with reliable access to food, with 75 percent of households borrowing money to cover basic needs. Poverty and unemployment surged …