Editorial

Recently, the International Contact Group (ICG) on Afghanistan has declared its support for the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process. Efforts for reaching a sustainable peace has been done by the governments for more than a decade, when the Taliban once ruling the country and toppled by a US-led international invasion, …

The trend of resignation has changed in Afghanistan. Previously officials defied an order from central government to step down as it was deepened on political schism between presidential palace and influential Afghans in government posts. However, now the waft is changed either by taking out of office forcedly, or resigned …

The National Unity Government has opened many doors to galvanize the Afghan peace process as it earned domestic and international support by unprecedented decision of ceasefire. As if overnight, the atmosphere of unity had become so pronounced here, and both sides embraced ceasefire so absolute that Afghan security forces and …

In the past 17 years, there was nothing joyful ever than images of Taliban members posing for selfies, eating ice cream and hugging tearful Afghan soldiers and praying alongside them. For the first time, the Afghan government and the Taliban agreed on a ceasefire. Indeed the ongoing conflict has made …

Acclamation, gratification and covenants followed a momentous cease-fire declaration by diplomacy wonks; a desperate reconciliation attempt to end a grilling insurgency sprawling across the ravaged land. In fact, it was the zenith of the ‘negotiation and dialogue’ doctrine of the government which reverberated exponentially globally. The effectiveness of that truce …

The de facto Durand Line has continuously been the bone of contention between Kabul and Islamabad ever since Pakistan was coaxed into being in late 1940s. Pakistan has exerted its utmost to sabotage Afghanistan by fueling internal conflicts in the war-hit country and supporting insurgents, so that the country doesn’t …

The surprised spillover of Daesh (IS) extremist groups to Afghanistan years ago, is still a big question. It is a foreign terrorist group, and it’s made-up to the war-hit country is a matter of serious concern, especially after carrying out deadly attacks, killing dozens, injuring hundreds. Daesh terrorists, which has …

A few people crave peace more than those who have experienced war. So much of human beings have experienced war and therefore say; never again. The Afghan masses wish and pray for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan. No one understands and realizes the blessing of peace more than Afghans. It …

Extension of ceasefire and arrival of peace convoy in Kabul after trekking across the country on foot with sole purpose of end to the 17-year long war, has generated hope besides could be taken as precursor to peace talks with the Taliban group. Temporary ceasefire declared by government and Taliban …

The upcoming Eid- al-Fitr will be the most peacefully ever since 2001 after Taliban group announced ceasefire for the first time, reciprocating government’s move. The Taliban ordered their fighters to cease operations during Eid holiday period. This is unprecedented as there have been many offers of temporary ceasefire by the …