Stories by Asif Durrani

Regression, not justice

Regression, not justice

The Afghan Taliban’s new penal code reveals a troubling philosophy of governance. Updated 29 Jan, 2026 09:33am
Pak-India stalemate must end

Pak-India stalemate must end

In the past, whenever India and Pakistan went to war, they employed mediating approaches to cool tensions. Updated 09 Aug, 2025 09:31am
Escalating US-Iran tensions

Escalating US-Iran tensions

America’s "maximum pressure" strategy towards Iran seems to be an effort to achieve several aims. Updated 03 May, 2025 08:54am
Coercive approach won’t work

Coercive approach won’t work

Pakistan can choose to adopt policy of rigid enforcement and alienation, or embrace cooperative approach that wins Afghan hearts and minds. Updated 29 Mar, 2025 08:24am
Time to come out of denial

Time to come out of denial

The Taliban must be reminded of their responsibility to apprehend and hold terrorists accountable. Updated 19 Mar, 2025 09:14am
India-Taliban budding romance

India-Taliban budding romance

It would be a test of the Taliban’s pragmatism not to sacrifice their relations with Pakistan for temporary gains. Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:49am