UN expects deaths of 1 Million Afghan infants in winters
UN expects deaths of 1 Million Afghan infants in winters. The chilling season brings in a new challenge for Afghans. They are already gripped with severe economic challenges. However, the winters bring a new issue for Afghans. Every week, there are 60 infants coming in as patients in Doctors Without Borders (MSF) run facility in […]
We never thought Taliban will take over Afghanistan so easily: Tahir Khan
Muhammad Tahir Khan is one of the most seasoned analysts on Afghanistan and Pakistan. He is a resource on Afghan issues and understands the social, political and military dynamics of Afghanistan. He is a journalist associated with News Network International-NNI as its Editor for over 15 years. Moreover, he contributes regularly in national and international […]
Moeed briefs UK Think Tank on Pakistan’s Perspective on the Afghan Situation
Moeed briefs UK Think Tank on Pakistan’s Perspective on the Afghan Situation. Pakistan’s National Security Advisor Dr. Moeed Yusuf interacted virtually with a wide spectrum of British leadership on the situation in Afghanistan, and the way forward. The event hosted by the think tank, Policy Exchange provided an opportunity to respond to questions posed by […]
Pakistan didn’t win in Afghanistan, it’s only celebrating Indian defeat
Pakistan didn’t win in Afghanistan, it’s only celebrating Indian defeat. It may be noted that Pakistan has been a victim of the Afghan war. This unending war actually began in 1979 with the arrival of Soviet Forces. The Indian propaganda machinery focused differently, then. However, Pakistan became a major victim of the Soviet War in […]
Kabul has fallen to Taliban
Kabul has fallen to Taliban. The news comes exactly after 19 years and 10 months of US invasion of Afghanistan. The US government announced the War on Terror in October 2001. Thereafter, the US forces were able to immediately take over Kabul from Taliban with their sophisticated weaponry, B-52 bombers and support from Pakistan. However, […]
Al-Qaeda’s Return and Taliban Strength After the Withdrawal of Foreign Troops from Afghanistan
The withdrawal of the remaining Western forces from Afghanistan this month on the orders of US President Joe Biden has encouraged Al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan to reunite. They captured one region after another in recent days, including with numerous bases where low-spirit military government employees either surrendered or escaped. Observers fear that […]
American withdrawal is a face saving exercise from its defeat in Afghanistan
American withdrawal is a face saving exercise from its defeat in Afghanistan. They are running away from Afghanistan after 20 years. It is leaving Afghanistan after destroying it to the core. Well, if one has to be honest, it has lost the war in Afghanistan and its saving its face while running away. The American […]
Pakistan categorically denies their bases for USA
He also said in that recent interview that Pakistan wants to establish relations with the United States on a new basis and the US decision to set a date for the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that our influence on the Taliban has waned since the US gave a […]
Pakistan is asking America to do more before supporting it in Afghanistan
Pakistan is asking America to do more before supporting it in Afghanistan. Pakistan has been a staunch supporter of the United States in its War against Terror. However, Pakistani authorities feel that they were stabbed in the back by the US. Pakistan’s support for the USA has been present since its inception. Right after the […]
US leaves Afghanistan while leaving Afghans at a crossroad
US leaves Afghanistan while leaving Afghans at a crossroad. Afghan Baba migrated from Afghanistan accompanying an estranged cousin of King Zahir Shah. The family had settled in Abbottabad residing in homes built on the foothills of “Chir Pahari” translates to “Pine Mountain”. We lived a few houses down the street. Despite being out of favor, […]