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Reality of the portrayal on Ms Karokhail

Do media actually reflect reality? How mainstream media hides the truth? It’s been less than a year since Ms Shinkai Karokhail has been appointed the role as the Afghan Ambassador to Canada. Although having such a wonderful role and title,…

“Durand’s Curse”

Blood and fire have often blighted Afghanistan. Alas, this story had remained untold so far. At last, we have a book on the Durand Line families refuse to accept the division. That’s why they have struggled over the last century…

Benefits of Afghanistan-India Air Corridor—a landmark deal

Both Afghanistan to pressure both the countries through frequent closure of borders and creating obstacles in transit trade for them, Pakistan would be affected badly both politically and economically. The initial idea of creating an air freight corridor with India…

Industrial collapse: reasons & opportunities

Afghanistan is generally more dependent on foreign aid as compared to its economic and industrial activity; although it is a land-locked country but rehabilitation of its industry and export of domestic products through air and land routes can have a…

The Gloomy Political Weather of Afghanistan: (A message and Warning)

Afghanistan that took the lives of over 100 innocent Afghans and injured 400 more is unbearable for ordinary Afghans anymore, regardless, some official structures still breath normal. For instance, the Police Chief of Kabul arrogantly asserted that such incident is…

Vocational education is the need for the hour in Afghanistan!

The education, after acquiring the degrees, consider themselves fit for white collared jobs only and just relying on Public sector (the government). These young people find themselves unemployed or unsuitable for many jobs. It is true that after spending six…

Terrorism is a threat or tool to chase strategic goals!

After the disintegration of former Soviet Union an apparent cold war between the west and east has come to an end and many other conflicts nurtured from cold war rivalry left unsettled, some resolved and some converted to civil wars.…

Afghan youth are hopeful despite challenges

Outshined by media portrayals of war and destruction, young Afghan activists are bringing hope to society by resisting the challenges and educating the youth through volunteer efforts. The world and its people due to the greater focus of mainstream media…

20 years after the Asian Financial Crisis: What have we learned?

This month marks 20 years since the Asian Financial Crisis. It’s appropriate to consider at this juncture why the crisis happened, and what we have learned about how countries can safeguard their economies from future shocks and deliver sustainable and…

UNSC sanctioned Jamaat-ul-Ahrar: Explications and Implications

The UN Security Council has sanctioned terrorist organisation Jamaat-ul-Ahrar on July 6.  The Security Council’s 1267 Sanctions Committee approved the addition of JuA in the list of entities and individuals subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo. In August…

Why Staging Protests in such a Critical Time?

The recent protests that were seemingly launched to register the protestors’ dismay over the poor performance of the government in security sector showed how a protest can be hijacked so easily by the spoilers for their personal purposes. The initial…

China stepping ahead for reviving trust in the region

The peace and stability lost in the region has become a dream to be restored with the bilateral peaceful dialogues between Pakistan for the consistent economic growth. It must be understand that we are not completely safe and secure from…

Afghanistan’s Defining Moment: Technocrats vs Warlords

The one word that you won’t miss in any political and social commentary about Afghanistan is Warlord. This word has taken a life of its own in the last 16 years of US intervention. Thanks to the international community, especially…

Importance of Education!

Most developing countries suffer with poverty and lack of health is an example. According to sources, one in four children does not attend school. Out of those who attend, one in three drops out before they have completed primary school.…

Our Commitment to the People of Afghanistan Stays Strong

I am still shaken and saddened by the many lives lost to the attacks in Kabul and renew our commitment to build a peaceful and prosperous country.  To that end, we announced yesterday a new financing package of more than…

Mullah Omar’s spokesman reveals many secrets in his book

Taliban.  Mutmain has been one of the Taliban’s media persons who remained very close to Mullah Omar and as a confidant attended some important confidential meetings. He also remained a witness to the decision making process of the Taliban leaders…

SAUDI ARABIA MODERATE STANCE

Saudi Arabia has a special place in the Islamic Ummah, because in this country where along with many prophets, Sahabah and Pious Processors, the last and great prophetof Islam Mohammad (PBUH) was born. The Kaaba (House of Allah) and the…

Addressing the drivers of insecurity and conflict in Afghanistan

Recent tragic security incidents in Kabul for insurgents inside Afghanistan are more critical and need more immediate attention. In particular, corruption and the criminal economy are critical drivers of insecurity which allow insurgents to grow and sustain their presence in…

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