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Khalilzad Speaks for the Taliban

27th May, 2023 · admin

8am: The Doha peace agreement, which was the result of Zalmay Khalilzad’s efforts as the United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, was signed between the United States and the Taliban. This agreement led to the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, the fall of the previous government, and the reinstatement of the Taliban. Recently,

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Posted in Iran-Afghanistan Relations, Opinion/Editorial, Political News, Taliban, US-Afghanistan Relations | Tags: West supporting Taliban, Zalmay Khalilzad |
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Expectations of Pakistan from the Taliban

25th May, 2023 · admin

8am: Pakistan is renowned for its founding and backing of the Taliban, having more sway over the group than other countries in the region and the West. This influence is derived from the leverage Pakistan has in its relationship with the Taliban. Many of the Taliban’s leaders and officials who were trained in Pakistan have

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Posted in Opinion/Editorial, Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations, Taliban | Tags: ISI, Taliban - Pakistani asset |
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The Treaty of Hirmand Water Division; Are the Disputes Serious?

25th May, 2023 · admin

8am: The question here is whether the current conflict over Hirmand water is serious? And do the threats from Iranian officials and lower-ranking Taliban fighters signal the seriousness of the conflict? – The answer to the two questions above is “no.” Engaging in a military conflict is not beneficial for either Iran or the Taliban.

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Posted in History, Iran-Afghanistan Relations, Opinion/Editorial, Taliban | Tags: Helmand River, water |
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Is Tension Growing Between the Taliban and Iran?

23rd May, 2023 · admin

8am: Over the course of Ghani‘s six–year administration, tensions between Iran and Afghanistan were high, particularly concerning the Helmand River and Iran‘s water rights. Ghani used the water issue for propaganda purposes, publicly stating that Afghanistan would not give away its water for free and that it was a matter of honor. This tone was

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Posted in Iran-Afghanistan Relations, Opinion/Editorial, Taliban |
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Khalilzad Warns Pakistan’s ‘Triple Crisis’ Could Lead to War

19th May, 2023 · admin

Michael Hughes: Afghan-born Western cowboy Zalmay Khalilzad cannot refrain from meddling in Central and South Asian affairs, with his crosshairs now focused on Islamabad, amid former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s struggle against the country’s military. In a new interview with Dawn, he went so far as to suggest the country’s problems could ignite a war

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Posted in Opinion/Editorial, Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations, US-Afghanistan Relations | Tags: Imran Khan, Zalmay Khalilzad |
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Critiquing Hekmatyar’s Comments on Sahih Bukhari

9th May, 2023 · admin

8am: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has discussed a number of topics in his recent remarks concerning hadith books and particularly Sahih Bukhari. He asserted that those who are currently killing people in Afghanistan are adherents of Imam Bukhari and “Ahl al-Hadith”, which refers to the followers of Salafism. It appears that Hekmatyar is attempting to censure the

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Posted in ISIS/DAESH, Opinion/Editorial, Political News, Taliban | Tags: Hekmatyar |
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The Taliban Leader’s Hypocrisy

19th April, 2023 · admin

8am: It has been almost two years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, yet Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Taliban, has remained hidden and has not appeared in the media. Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s interior minister, has made appearances, but Hibatullah has not agreed to do so. This is significant as Haqqani is

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Posted in Human Rights, Opinion/Editorial, Taliban | Tags: Hibatullah Akhundzada |
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The Second Round of the Taliban Regime

4th April, 2023 · admin

8am: After seizing power, it became apparent that neither the world nor the people were willing to accept their terms and conditions and abide by their laws. As a result of their rule, hundreds of thousands of people fled the country, and thousands more continue to migrate to neighboring countries such as Iran and Pakistan.

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Posted in Opinion/Editorial, Taliban | Tags: Life under Taliban rule |
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Opinion: Cricket’s response to Afghanistan has been woeful – the ECB and CA should withdraw from the ICC in protest

24th March, 2023 · admin

Wisden: The ICC have failed to support women in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover, it’s time for the ECB and Cricket Australia to withdraw from the governing body completely – write Raf Nicholson and Megan Maurice. Sport can be a powerful tool in international diplomacy – it is now widely acknowledged that the sporting boycott

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Posted in Afghan Sports News, Afghan Women, Australia-Afghanistan Relations, Human Rights, Opinion/Editorial | Tags: Cricket |
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Pashtun Leadership Dispute: How Mullahs Outmaneuvered the Khans

11th March, 2023 · admin

8am: This article seeks to explain the war between Khans and Mullahs for control of the Pashtun tribes’ leadership, as well as the internal and external factors that contributed to the Mullahs’ success. It is suggested that the Mullahs, who now occupy the positions of the Khans, are performing those roles with soldiers, living off

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Posted in Ethnic Issues, History, Opinion/Editorial, Political News, Taliban | Tags: Hibatullah Akhundzada, Pashtun Taliban, Pashtuns |
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