Abdul Waheed Waheed

The Afghan refugee crisis has shaped the political, social, and economic landscape of Pakistan for almost five decades . More than any other event, it has intertwined the destinies of the two nations, creating bonds of compassion but also…

After weeks of uncertainty and tense exchanges, cautious optimism has returned to Kabul as preparations begin for the next round of Afghanistan–Pakistan talks, scheduled in Istanbul on November 6. The first phase, mediated by Türkiye and…

The deadlock in the Istanbul talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan underscores not merely a diplomatic failure, but a deeper crisis of trust rooted in decades of mutual suspicion and historical grievances. Pakistan’s primary demand,…

Recent moves by the United States suggest that Afghanistan may be entering a new and potentially destabilizing phase. The House of Representatives has passed an amendment to the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act requiring the…

The earthquake that struck Kunar did more than destroy homes, it shook the very soul of Afghanistan. The cries of children, the grief of mothers, the tears of fathers mourning their lost sons and daughters, and the dust rising from…

Nearly half a century of unrelenting conflict has left Afghanistan exhausted, socially divided, politically isolated, educationally paralyzed, and economically crippled. We have endured invasions, civil wars, foreign occupations, and proxy…

After months of relentless bombardment, the near-total destruction of Gaza’s infrastructure, and the killing of tens of thousands of civilians, Israel, despite its overwhelming military advantage and the full backing of the United States,…

The world has witnessed a war waged not only with weapons but with dangerous assumptions, a war that, for over two decades, promised to eradicate terror. Yet instead of delivering security and stability, it left behind shattered nations,…