The Haqqani network taking part in the policy-making and the new Taliban government welcoming Al-Qaeda leader explodes the myth of a good Taliban. Is it believable that American Intelligence organisations could not realise that the so called new Taliban would not keep their promises of Doha? These questions should be addressed taking into account the latest stakeholders role in Afghan affairs.
Experts believe that the ideological differences among various groups may lead to a difficult situation for the new Afghan leadership
Senior Taliban leader Khalil ur Rahman Haqqani said: "there is no enmity" between the group and Ghani, Saleh, and former National Security Advisor, Hamdullah Mohib.
Instability in Afghanistan could rebound to Pakistan's detriment; Pakistan has struggled with indigenous Islamist militants of its own, the report added.
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More than a week before Imran Khan is sworn in as Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Donald Trump has emitted a decidedly…
Press reports emanating in Pakistan and Western newspapers mention the Bajwa doctrine (credited to the Pakistan army chief, General Bajwa)…
Pakistan and Afghanistan had “good discussions” after they concluded two-day talks on important issues on Saturday, an official said. The…
