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Why peace in Afghanistan is elusive?
Afghanistan is commonly known as graveyard
of empires. Several rulers tried to overpower it. , but in vain. They had to
bite the dust. Genghis Khan...
Afghanistan Improves its Growth Despite Uncertainty
Afghanistan’s economy grew by an estimated 2.9 percent
in 2019, driven mainly by strong agricultural growth following recovery from
drought, but lingering political uncertainty dampens private...
From Scapegoat Back to Key Ally: Pakistan and the Perils of US Maximalism
In the two years since President Trump
accused Pakistan of giving nothing
but deceit and lies, relations between both countries seem to have
undergone a dramatic turnaround....
Pakistan Seeks Peace in the Region as well as Globally
Pakistani narrative is gaining momentum worldwide. Pakistan’s
peace efforts in the Middle-East, Afghanistan, and any other part of the world
are lauded and got well recognition....
Ending war only ‘real hope’ for prosperous Afghanistan
Only by ending the war in Afghanistan can there be “real hope” for a
prosperous future for the country, the top UN official there said on Thursday.
Tadamichi...
The result of Afghan presidential election: Future possibilities and challenges
Afghanistan’s election was held on September 25.
And now, after a long pause, the preliminary results have been announced,
with Mohammad Ashraf Ghani winning 923,868 votes...
A visible shift in US policy in South Asia
It seems a shift in the US policy in South
Asia, especially toward Pakistan. The US was among the first few countries to
recognize Pakistan in...
Afghanistan will Need Continued International Support after Political Settlement
Afghanistan will need continued financial support from the international
community following a potential political settlement, says a new World Bank
report that examines the country’s overall...
World Bank Supports Energy Access in Afghanistan
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors
today approved a $52.5 million grant for the Afghanistan Gas Project that will provide sustainable supply
of natural gas to independent...
Afghanistan: EU reinforces humanitarian support with €40 million as crisis worsens
The European Commission has allocated an
additional €40 million in emergency assistance for those affected by the
worsening humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, as well as for...