Pak-US counter-terrorism talks in Islamabad have commenced. The aim of the discussions is to address the common threats faced by both nations, with a focus on border security and countering the financing of terrorism. Currently, there has been a surge in militant attacks in Pakistan, particularly after the Pakistani Taliban terminated a fragile cease-fire with the government in November. The local militants, who are a distinct group but share an affiliation with the Afghan Taliban, have carried out several deadly attacks against Pakistani police and security forces in recent months. The ongoing two-day counter-terrorism dialogue between Pakistan and the United…
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China has recently announced that it will invest billions of dollars in Afghanistan’s mineral resources, including copper, iron, and gold. This news has stirred up a lot of discussions about whether or not China’s latest investment in Afghanistan will actually work. In this article, we will delve into the details of China’s investment in Afghanistan, its potential benefits and drawbacks, and assess its chances of success. China’s Investment in Afghanistan: The Details China has been investing in Afghanistan for over a decade, and it has already made significant investments in the country’s infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, and dams.…
Crystal-Meth Industry is booming in Afghanistan amidst Economic and Humanitarian Crises. The humanitarian and economic crisis in Afghanistan has forced millions of Afghans to find new sources of income. A growing number of them have turned to the booming methamphetamine industry to eke out a living and stave off starvation. They collect ephedra, a wild herb that is used to make crystal meth, from the mountains and sell it in the cities. The root causes of Afghanistan’s loss of access to food, water, shelter, and health care are almost all economic. Millions of dollars in lost income, spiking prices, and…