Afghanistan sovereignty
Pakistan and Afghanistan Extend Ceasefire After Successful Mediation Talks in Istanbul
Oct 31, 2025 07:32 am CST
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend their ceasefire following productive talks in Istanbul mediated by Turkey and Qatar. The agreement includes establishing a monitoring mechanism to maintain peace after recent border clashes that led to airstrikes and closed key trade routes. Both nations will reconvene on November 6 to implement the peace framework along their historically disputed 2,600 km border.
Bagram Air Base: The Strategic Pivot in US-Taliban Relations and Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions
Oct 24, 2025 04:25 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines how the Bagram Air Base has become a geopolitical focal point, triggering tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The article explores US President Trump's desire to reclaim the base, the strategic implications for regional powers, and the complex web of interests involving Pakistan, the Taliban, resistance groups, and neighboring countries. It provides crucial context on how this military installation represents both a strategic asset and a sovereignty flashpoint with potential to reshape Central Asian power dynamics.
India Condemns Pakistan's Blame Game Amid Afghanistan Conflict as Technical Mission Transitions to Embassy
Oct 17, 2025 12:36 am CST
India is closely monitoring the Afghanistan-Pakistan military conflict while criticizing Pakistan's tendency to blame neighbors for internal issues. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed India's commitment to Afghanistan's sovereignty and announced that India's technical mission in Kabul will be upgraded to embassy status within days, marking a significant diplomatic development following the Taliban's rise to power in 2021.