Taliban vs. the Corrupt Warlords: The Stark Reality of Afghanistan’s USAID Funds
The Taliban’s policies regarding Afghan women’s education and employment are indefensible and must change to align with the religious and cultural norms of the Afghan people. However, when it comes to the use of USAID funds, the harsh truth…
A Nation at the Crossroads: Seizing the Moment for Change in Afghanistan
Afghanistan, a nation long marred by conflict and turmoil, stands at a critical juncture. Recent developments—including cracks within the Taliban leadership and the surging value of the U.S. dollar—have created an opportunity for reflection…
Pakistan’s Old Game: Blaming Afghanistan to Prepare for Trump’s Return
As the specter of Donald Trump’s return to the White House looms large, Pakistan’s leaders have predictably dusted off their favorite political diversion: scapegoating Afghanistan. In a calculated and dangerous ploy, Islamabad has escalated…
Pakistan’s Airstrikes in Eastern Afghanistan: A Calculated Move with Dual Objectives
The recent airstrikes conducted by Pakistan in eastern Afghanistan, which claimed the lives of 46 people, predominantly women and children, have garnered widespread condemnation and scrutiny. While Pakistan has often justified such actions…
Pashto is in the Mountains
Written by: Hafizullah Turab
Translated by: Kalimullah Turab
Whenever I heard this term, I couldn’t grasp its exact meaning. I kept telling myself that it might indicate “Pashtu is in the mountains,” that Pashtuns are as strong as…
Iran’s House of Cards is Crumbling: Time for the U.S. to Strike Harder
Iran, long the self-proclaimed leader of resistance against Western influence, finds itself teetering on the edge of irrelevance. The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, Russia’s withdrawal from the region, and the financial and…
CSTO meeting held on Afghanistan’s security situation
Kazakh Media Reports CSTO Meeting on Afghanistan’s Security and Political Situation Held in Moscow
Kazakh media outlets recently reported that a meeting on the military-political situation in Afghanistan was held in Moscow by the…
Iran’s Syrian Gamble: A Strategic Catastrophe in the Wake of Assad’s Collapse
The rapid collapse of the Assad regime in Syria marks not just a seismic shift in the Middle East’s power dynamics but also a catastrophic failure for Iran’s geopolitical ambitions. Iran’s extensive financial and military investments in…
Afghanistan situation overview 2024
UNHCR and partners are responding to deliver vital humanitarian relief. There are 24 million people inside Afghanistan and 5.7 million Afghans and host communities in five neighbouring countries who need support.
With the crisis now…
Doe (Short Story)
Written By: Hafizullah Turab
Translated By: Kalimullah Turab
The sadness had sealed everyone’s lips. His wife wept quietly in her heart, mourning their misfortune. She tried to reassure herself, but found no peace. In…