PAYF Bulletin
Soaring Costs and Desperate Applicants Afghan applicants have alleged that Pakistani visas are being sold on the black market in Kabul for between $1,000 and
February 20, 2026
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Commentaries
This analysis examines Afghanistan’s persistent governance crisis, tracing the historical and ethnic fault lines that fuel instability. It explores the debate over territorial restructuring and
February 19, 2026
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Commentaries
The release of three Pakistani soldiers detained during border tensions has reignited debate over regional diplomacy, religious symbolism, and the optics of state conduct.
February 18, 2026
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Rina Shah discusses recent UN findings on militant networks operating from Afghan soil and their implications for Pakistan and the region.
She calls for
February 17, 2026
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Concerns are rising over limited ethnic representation in Afghanistan’s current government, with analysts urging inclusive reforms for long-term stability and global legitimacy.
February 14, 2026
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A grenade attack on a Taliban security camp in Taloqan, northern Afghanistan, killed three personnel and injured two others, including the camp commander. Unidentified attackers,
February 12, 2026
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Editorials
USCIRF recommends placing Taliban-led Afghanistan on the “Countries of Particular Concern” list due to systematic religious persecution, gender oppression, and suppression of dissent under the
February 11, 2026
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The United States moves to tighten oversight on Afghanistan aid to prevent Taliban misuse, addressing terrorism, corruption, and human rights abuses while linking future assistance
February 11, 2026
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Afghan analyst Abdul Jabbar Stanakzai, broadcasting from Taliban-held territory, publicly promoted militant actions, highlighting Afghanistan as a safe haven for extremist networks and raising serious
February 11, 2026
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Afghanistan’s 2025 Corruption Perception Index score declines, highlighting governance challenges and the urgent need for transparency and reform.
February 11, 2026
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