The refusal to accept the status of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan (Durand Line) by the Taliban regime has clearly shown the cracks in their relationship. Pakistan is considered to be the mentor of the Taliban, however, the student (Taliban) is not behaving as per the wishes of his […]
Pakistan hell-bent on fencing Durand Line to secure CPEC
In the wake of ensuring the security of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan is adamant to fence the Durand Line while also restricting the Pashtun solidarity in the region. According to media reports, the proposed fence, along the 2640 KM Durand Line is planned to be supported by over […]
Deep misunderstandings between Taliban, Pakistan over Durand Line
Recent clashes between the Pakistan army and the Taliban at Durand Line indicate a deep misunderstanding between them and leading Pakistan to revisit calculations about its future role in Afghanistan, according to media reports. Islam Khabar reported incidents of artillery firing across the border and dismantling of Pakistan checkpoints on the Afghan-Pakistan border. When […]
Taliban forms joint ministerial committee to address Durand line issues
Amid the Pakistan military’s move to build fencing along the Durand Line, the Taliban on Monday formed a joint ministerial committee to address the problems. The decision for the formation of the joint committee comprised of several ministries was made in a meeting chaired by the Second Deputy of Prime Minister, Abdul Salam Hanafi, […]