Tag: #USWithdrawal
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Taliban were invited into Kabul, claims former President
Foreign Afghan President, Hamid Karzai, has made surprising revelations claiming that the Taliban were invited into Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, prior to the August 15 takeover. According to reports, the Taliban were invited to Kabul to “discuss a negotiated power-sharing agreement” which is contrary to the public opinion of a takeover. The former President…
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IRGC castle in Afghanistan
15 August 2021 marks the historic day when the Afghan Taliban drove into Kabul after Afghan President Ghani flee the country despite the agreement between the two parties. This put an end to 20 years long war that resulted in the deaths of thousands of Afghans. This came weeks after ANA’s surrender across Afghanistan followed…
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India, Iran strengthening ties for propaganda against Pakistan
This opinion article is by M. Abid Khan Atozai. After the establishment of the government of the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan, it was made clear that in the future no one will be allowed to use the territory of Afghanistan against another country. This situation in Afghanistan has impacted India. This is because India did…
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American political scientist schools Indians on the Afghan crisis
American political scientist, Dr. Carol Christine Fair, who is an associate professor at the Security Studies Program of the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, has allegedly schooled an Indian Twitter user against the Indian role in the ongoing Afghanistan crisis. Brazilian Health Minister tests positive for COVID-19: UNGA Earthquake Strikes…
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After Afghanistan, will the end of the war in Iraq be possible?
This opinion article has been shared by Muhammad Mustansar. On the one hand, where the US has announced to leave Afghanistan completely by August 31st, including the allied forces, the US has also announced that by the end of the year 2021, the US will remove its forces from Iraq and end the war mission…
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World Bank High Level Delegation Visits PIA Office
A high-level delegation of the World Bank has reportedly praised the efforts of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), amidst the withdrawal of the United States and other forces from Afghanistan. According to reports, they thanked the efforts of PIA in evacuating World Bank members from Kabul. The delegation which was led by Director Strategy included heads…
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Another Chaotic Betrayal!
This opinion article is by Ihsan Chaudhry. Henry Kissinger once famously quipped: “It may be dangerous to be America’s enemy, but to be America’s friends is fatal.” How apt and prophetic Kissinger’s words were is being borne out today by the chaotic exit of the US from Afghanistan, abandoning a large number of Afghan nationals…
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Afghanistan-Neighbors Dilemma
This opinion article is by Ihsan Chaudhry. “The world will see changed Taliban. We want to keep workable relations with the world in general and friendly relations with our neighbors in particular,” said the Taliban Spokesman in a press conference after the Taliban’s quick blitz over the Capital Kabul. He further committed to keeping the…
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Risen from the ashes, a war without a cause
The Americans left Vietnam just like that. The greatest war was fought with helicopters but eventually, they showed them a clean pair of heels. A war that was more of a fratricide. A war without a cause. Even those who were honoured threw their medals at the pentagon. 58,720 Americans died, countless others were injured.…
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Taliban’s growing influence in Afghanistan
According to the Qatar agreement, US forces have begun withdrawing from Afghanistan. All the capitals of the world are showing interest in this regard. Analysts have repeatedly said that keeping the situation in Afghanistan peaceful and normal after the withdrawal of US troops will be a difficult task. The Taliban’s position across Afghanistan is being…