Pak Afghan Ties

Chinese diplomacy

THERE are signs that China is taking a more active role in trying to resolve the issue of cross-border terrorism...
Updated 14 Mar, 2026 09:14am
The burdens of war

The burdens of war

With the prospect of protracted conflict on the entire western flank, Pakistan must now take sober stock of its resource position.
Updated 05 Mar, 2026 09:34am
The Afghan gauntlet

The Afghan gauntlet

A combination of factors — including India’s growing influence and Ghani’s courting of pan-Pakhtun nationalism and larger strategic goals — led Islam­­abad to continue backing the Taliban.
Updated 28 Feb, 2026 09:02am