The new criminal code enshrines class, gender, and sectarian hierarchies, legitimizing coercion and silencing dissent. Its ramifications extend beyond Afghanistan, posing serious humanitarian, ideological, and
The Taliban’s control over gold mining in northern Afghanistan reveals a governance model rooted in coercion and fear, where local communities are sidelined and dissent
Enforced Conversions and Incentivized Compliance Reveal Broader Patterns of Authoritarian Control in Afghanistan
The 2025 Turkish Drug Report reveals how Afghanistan remains central to global drug markets, shifting from opium dominance to synthetic narcotics. Managed scarcity, trafficking resilience,
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s visit to Pakistan underscores the country’s football potential, paving the way for collaboration with the Pakistan Football Federation to boost infrastructure,
CPEC 2.0 is redefining Pakistan’s economic landscape, shifting the focus from infrastructure to high-value industrialization and maritime growth. Strategic partnerships with China, coupled with Special
How fintech, e-governance, and nationwide broadband are bridging geographic divides, enhancing transparency, and driving economic resilience
The Taliban’s recent directives illustrate how religious authority has been centralised into a tool of governance, shaping social norms and personal behaviour. This commentary analyses
Pakistan’s inclusion in the Board of Peace reflects a calibrated diplomatic choice at a moment of deep global fragmentation. Rooted in principled positions on Gaza
Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s hat-trick inspires Afghanistan to a 39-run win over West Indies in Dubai, sealing a 2–0 T20I series victory.