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Doomed from the Skies, Damned on the Ground

Every U.S. airstrike resulting in civilian casualties nullifies the eighteen-year long endeavors of reconstruction and nation building aimed at winning the hearts and minds of Afghans...

Afghanistan’s Economic Growth Improves Slightly in 2019 Amid Challenges

Afghanistan’s 2019 economic growth is now projected to improve slightly as the agriculture sector recovers, says a new report published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)....

Afghanistan peace talks: Main reason for U-turning Donald Trump

Trump dismissed peace talks with the Taliban because of 5 September attack in Kabul. Has Trump's declaration lost the hope of peace in Afghanistan? Will the...

Future of Afghan Peace

Unfortunate! Very Unfortunate! Afghan Peace Process suffered a set-back. Trump-Administration has announced a halt to a peace deal and canceled all engagements with the Taliban. Although...

Afghanistan Launches Its National Financial Inclusion Strategy

Da Afghanistan Bank (Afghanistan's Central Bank) and the World Bank today launched the Afghanistan National Financial Inclusion Strategy and announced the conclusion of the National Risk Assessment for Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing.  The...

Pakistan’s Afghanistan Dilemma: Friend or Foe?

Islamabad is under new administration that aims to play a far more active part in regional priorities than previous regimes. It aims to diplomatically involve itself...

Afghanistan bloodshed mars 100 years of independence

Afghanistan is at a “crucial moment” in its history as it marks 100 years of independence, the head of the UN Mission there said on...

Peace in Afghanistan is Near

Four decades of suffering of Afghans seem to reach an end in the near future. It started with the former USSR invasion of Afghanistan on 25...

The day after Imran Khan’s visit to the U.S.

The most anticipated visit of Imran Khan to the US has concluded last month. His tour came during the days when the Pak-US links are at...

How South Asia can continue as world’s fastest growing subregion

Since 2014, South Asia has been the fastest growing subregion in the world, with its eight economies collectively boasting average annual growth of 7.0%. This is...

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