Stories by Dr Gul-i-Ayesha Bhatti

The author teaches at the Jinnah School of Public Policy and Leadership (JSPPL), NUST, Islamabad. She can be reached at guleayeshabhatti@gmail.com

Can Kabul hold?

Can Kabul hold?

The Taliban regime is trapped between a deeply aggrieved neighbour to the east, mounting domestic resistance from within, and cautious partners to the north. Published 25 Jul, 2026 11:43am