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Afghanistan-Pakistan borders
Taliban Push Back Against Pakistani Accusations of Involvement in Recent Attacks
By Catherine Putz
A spokesperson for Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense said, “Blaming Afghanistan for such incidents is a failed attempt to divert attention from the truth of the matter and we strongly reject it.”
Taliban’s Outreach to Iran Worsens Pakistan’s Afghanistan Dilemma
By Muhammad Shoaib
The Taliban government is trying to anticipate Pakistan’s potential moves and limit whatever leverage Islamabad holds over Afghanistan.
Impasse at Torkham: Pakistan’s Border Closure a Pressure Tactic on the Taliban
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Pakistan is leveraging the border as a tool of pressure to secure its political interests vis-a-vis Afghanistan.
Taliban Accuse Tajik, Pakistani Citizens of Carrying out Attacks in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
“Dozens of Tajikistan citizens have been killed in our operations and dozens of others have been arrested,” acting Defense Minister Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said.
Afghans Head to Border in Droves to Leave Pakistan Ahead of a Deadline in Anti-migrant Crackdown
By Riaz Khan and Abdul Sattar
Pakistani officials warn that people who are in the country illegally face arrest and deportation after October 31. The bulk of migrants in Pakistan are Afghan.
Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban: Friends Becoming Foes
By Arsalan Bilal
At first, a Taliban victory in Afghanistan was considered synonymous with Pakistan’s victory. But disappointed hopes on both sides now have the neighbors at loggerheads.
The Af-Pak Dollar Cartel
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The black market flow of U.S. dollars across the Afghanistan-Pakistan border is unifying the two countries' economic crises.
Pakistan’s Scramble for a Peaceful and Stable Afghanistan
By Mohammad Ali Zafar
The country's initial euphoria at the Taliban victory has given way to concern as several troubling developments threaten its regional interests.
The Plight of the Refugees Who Fled to Afghanistan
By Franz J. Marty
A looming famine in Afghanistan not only threatens Afghans, but several thousand Pakistani refugees – and among them, armed militants.
Don’t Assume a Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan Means Smooth Sailing for Pakistan
By Maryam Raashed
Already, there are worrying signs that the Taliban are inclined to ignore Islamabad's most pressing concerns.
Some Afghans Blame Neighboring Pakistan for Taliban Gains
By Kathy Gannon
As the Taliban swiftly capture territory in Afghanistan, many Afghans blame Pakistan for the insurgents' success.
A Brief History of Mangal Bagh
By Daud Khattak
Mangal Bagh, the leader of Lashkar-e-Islam (LeI), was recently killed in Afghanistan. Who was he?
The Trade and Transit Woes of Landlocked Afghanistan During COVID- 19
By Shoaib A. Rahim
Pakistan plays a big role in dictating the fortunes of the Afghan economy.
What a US-Iran Face Off Means for Afghanistan
By Shoaib A. Rahim
Sanctions on Iran and the possibility of conflict are jeopardizing Kabul's long-term development plans.
Will Pakistan's Wall Work?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Pakistan is building a wall along its border with Afghanistan. Will it actually make the country safer?
Capricious Afghanistan-Pakistan Trade: Who Wins?
By Shoaib A. Rahim
Ultimately, Pakistan loses from its stifling policies as Afghanistan seeks out other partners.
Afghan-Pakistani Cross-Border Terrorism Cuts Both Ways
By Franz J. Marty
Exploring on-the-ground reports of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan presence in Afghanistan.
Will Pakistan Benefit From the US 'Mother of All Bombs' Strike in Afghanistan?
By Mahboob Mohsin and Waqas Halim
Could the strike on eastern Afghanistan help Pakistan with its cross-border militancy problem?
Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the 'Good Taliban'
By Syed Arfeen
Pakistan believes Afghanistan is harboring terrorists that conduct cross-border attacks; Kabul says the same.
Why Is Pakistan Expelling Afghan Refugees?
By Umair Jamal
The "reverse exodus" of Afghan refugees will destroy another generation of Afghans.
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