Afghanistan

Country Afghanistan
Capital Kabul
Continent Asia(South Asia)
Currency Afghani(AFN)
Languages Pashto & Dari

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Introduction

Ahmad Shah DURRANI unified the Pashtun tribes and founded Afghanistan in 1747. The country served as a buffer between the British and Russian Empires until it won independence from notional British control in 1919. A brief experiment in democracy ended in a 1973 coup and a 1978 Communist counter-coup. The Soviet Union invaded in 1979 to support the tottering Afghan Communist regime, touching off a long and destructive war. The USSR withdrew in 1989 under relentless pressure by internationally supported anti-Communist mujahedin rebels. A series of subsequent civil wars saw Kabul finally fall in 1996 to the Taliban, a hardline Pakistani-sponsored movement that emerged in 1994 to end the country's civil war and anarchy. Following the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., a U.S., Allied, and anti-Taliban Northern Alliance military action toppled the Taliban for sheltering Osama BIN LADIN. The UN-sponsored Bonn Conference in 2001 established a process for political reconstruction that included the adoption of a new constitution, a presidential election in 2004, and National Assembly elections in 2005. In December 2004, Hamid KARZAI became the first democratically elected president of Afghanistan and the National Assembly was inaugurated the following December. Karzai was re-elected in November 2009 for a second term. Despite gains toward building a stable central government, a resurgent Taliban and continuing provincial instability - particularly in the south and the east - remain serious challenges for the Afghan Government.

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US drones, not India, real reason why Pak-Afghan peace talks hit a wall - India Today
  1. US drones, not India, real reason why Pak-Afghan peace talks hit a wall  India Today
  2. Afghanistan and Pakistan restart peace talks in Istanbul, sources say  Reuters
  3. 'Can't break the deal': Pakistan says 'US drones behind strikes on Afghanistan'; makes shocking admission  Times of India


India ready to help Afghanistan build hydroelectric facilities: MEA - The HinduIndia ready to help Afghanistan build hydroelectric facilities: MEA  The Hindu

India remains committed to Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence: foreign ministry - DawnIndia remains committed to Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence: foreign ministry  Dawn

‘Infuriated with Afghanistan exercising sovereignty’: MEA on Pakistan calling Taliban India’s proxy - Firstpost‘Infuriated with Afghanistan exercising sovereignty’: MEA on Pakistan calling Taliban India’s proxy  Firstpost

Rumbles of regime change in Afghanistan - The New Indian ExpressRumbles of regime change in Afghanistan  The New Indian Express

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I - Cricbuzz.comZimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I  Cricbuzz.com

‘Where else can we go?’ As refugees return, Afghanistan’s housing crisis deepens - The Indian Express‘Where else can we go?’ As refugees return, Afghanistan’s housing crisis deepens  The Indian Express

Road Accident Kills Three, Injures 18 In Eastern Afghanistan - Zee NewsRoad Accident Kills Three, Injures 18 In Eastern Afghanistan  Zee News

Boost for India’s Afghanistan plan! Trump admin extends waiver on Chabahar Port sanctions; why US move is - Times of IndiaBoost for India’s Afghanistan plan! Trump admin extends waiver on Chabahar Port sanctions; why US move is  Times of India

Afghanistan pulls out of cricket series after it says Pakistan air strike killed local players - BBCAfghanistan pulls out of cricket series after it says Pakistan air strike killed local players  BBC

Border clashes erupt between Pakistan and Afghanistan—again - The EconomistBorder clashes erupt between Pakistan and Afghanistan—again  The Economist

Heavy clashes erupt along Pakistan-Afghanistan border - The GuardianHeavy clashes erupt along Pakistan-Afghanistan border  The Guardian

Pakistan, Afghanistan to resume talks amid tensions over border clashes - Al JazeeraPakistan, Afghanistan to resume talks amid tensions over border clashes  Al Jazeera

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI - Cricbuzz.comAfghanistan vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI  Cricbuzz.com

Inflation Soars in Pakistan as Border Closure with Afghanistan Halts Food Imports - News On AIRInflation Soars in Pakistan as Border Closure with Afghanistan Halts Food Imports  News On AIR

We are committed to sovereignty of Afghanistan: India slams Pakistan over border tensions - DD NewsWe are committed to sovereignty of Afghanistan: India slams Pakistan over border tensions  DD News

Pakistan blamed India for failed talks with Taliban, but secret US drone deal the real cause | World News - Hindustan TimesPakistan blamed India for failed talks with Taliban, but secret US drone deal the real cause | World News  Hindustan Times

Pakistan returns to negotiation table with Afghanistan after threat to ‘obliterate’ Taliban: Why the... - MoneycontrolPakistan returns to negotiation table with Afghanistan after threat to ‘obliterate’ Taliban: Why the...  Moneycontrol

Pakistan, Afghanistan to Resume Talks in Istanbul After Dialogue Stalemate: Officials - Deccan ChroniclePakistan, Afghanistan to Resume Talks in Istanbul After Dialogue Stalemate: Officials  Deccan Chronicle

Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to restart peace talks in Istanbul, sources say - The Economic TimesAfghanistan and Pakistan agree to restart peace talks in Istanbul, sources say  The Economic Times

Pakistan and Afghanistan to resume talks in Istanbul after dialogue deadlock, officials say - The HinduPakistan and Afghanistan to resume talks in Istanbul after dialogue deadlock, officials say  The Hindu

MEA: India Granted US Sanctions Waiver for Chabahar Port; Reaffirms Support for Afghanistan’s Sovereignty - News On AIRMEA: India Granted US Sanctions Waiver for Chabahar Port; Reaffirms Support for Afghanistan’s Sovereignty  News On AIR

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 2nd T20I - Cricbuzz.comAfghanistan vs Bangladesh, 2nd T20I  Cricbuzz.com

Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to restart peace talks in Istanbul - DD NewsAfghanistan and Pakistan agree to restart peace talks in Istanbul  DD News

Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire talks: Officials confirm Taliban talks failed, accuse Kabul of backtracking - The HinduPakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire talks: Officials confirm Taliban talks failed, accuse Kabul of backtracking  The Hindu

Can 'obliterate Taliban regime': Pakistan warns Afghanistan as peace talks in Turkey fail; Kabul hits bac - Times of IndiaCan 'obliterate Taliban regime': Pakistan warns Afghanistan as peace talks in Turkey fail; Kabul hits bac  Times of India

'50 times stronger response': Pakistan warns Afghanistan; accuses Kabul of acting as India’s puppet - Times of India'50 times stronger response': Pakistan warns Afghanistan; accuses Kabul of acting as India’s puppet  Times of India

Committed to sovereignty, territorial integrity of Afghanistan: India - The Economic TimesCommitted to sovereignty, territorial integrity of Afghanistan: India  The Economic Times

Agreement with 'foreign country' to strike Afghanistan: Pakistan's big confession at Turkey talks; seeks - Times of IndiaAgreement with 'foreign country' to strike Afghanistan: Pakistan's big confession at Turkey talks; seeks  Times of India

‘Last-ditch push’: Pakistan-Afghanistan talks falter amid deep mistrust - Al Jazeera‘Last-ditch push’: Pakistan-Afghanistan talks falter amid deep mistrust  Al Jazeera

Afghanistan – Pakistan Return to Negotiating Table in Istanbul - Modern DiplomacyAfghanistan – Pakistan Return to Negotiating Table in Istanbul  Modern Diplomacy

The Man Behind Pakistan's Deadly New Enemy, Afghanistan - NDTVThe Man Behind Pakistan's Deadly New Enemy, Afghanistan  NDTV

India fully committed to Afghanistan’s sovereignty: MEA on Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict - Tribune IndiaIndia fully committed to Afghanistan’s sovereignty: MEA on Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict  Tribune India

India committed to sovereignty of Afghanistan: MEA on Pak-Afghan tensions - The StatesmanIndia committed to sovereignty of Afghanistan: MEA on Pak-Afghan tensions  The Statesman

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I: Highlights from Harare - India TodayZimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I: Highlights from Harare  India Today

Pakistan officials lack decisiveness in resolving conflict with Afghanistan - The Economic TimesPakistan officials lack decisiveness in resolving conflict with Afghanistan  The Economic Times

'Pak Attacked Afghanistan': What Trump Said On Brokering Peace - NDTV'Pak Attacked Afghanistan': What Trump Said On Brokering Peace  NDTV

A foreign country using Pakistan soil to hit Afghanistan with drones? - India TodayA foreign country using Pakistan soil to hit Afghanistan with drones?  India Today

Another US sanctions waiver for Iran port boosts India's Afghanistan plan - The Economic TimesAnother US sanctions waiver for Iran port boosts India's Afghanistan plan  The Economic Times

Afghanistan, Pakistan to Resume Peace Talks in Istanbul After Earlier Collapse - Modern DiplomacyAfghanistan, Pakistan to Resume Peace Talks in Istanbul After Earlier Collapse  Modern Diplomacy

Pakistan threatens to 'completely obliterate' Afghanistan, Khwaja Asif says... - DNA IndiaPakistan threatens to 'completely obliterate' Afghanistan, Khwaja Asif says...  DNA India

India or US drones? Why Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks fell apart in Istanbul - MoneycontrolIndia or US drones? Why Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks fell apart in Istanbul  Moneycontrol

'India supports sovereignty of Afghanistan,' says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal - Moneycontrol'India supports sovereignty of Afghanistan,' says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal  Moneycontrol

‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With Afghanistan - Times of India‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With Afghanistan  Times of India

‘Will go deep into Afghanistan to hunt TTP’: Pakistan’s empty threat or prelude to another proxy... - Moneycontrol‘Will go deep into Afghanistan to hunt TTP’: Pakistan’s empty threat or prelude to another proxy...  Moneycontrol

US analyst explains Taliban's 'logic' as Pak-Afghanistan talks hit deadend: 'No surprise' - MoneycontrolUS analyst explains Taliban's 'logic' as Pak-Afghanistan talks hit deadend: 'No surprise'  Moneycontrol

India-Afghanistan Strategy Boost: US Extends Sanctions Waiver for Chabahar Port - Why This Matters? - Times NowIndia-Afghanistan Strategy Boost: US Extends Sanctions Waiver for Chabahar Port - Why This Matters?  Times Now

Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks Likely to Resume - Deccan ChroniclePakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks Likely to Resume  Deccan Chronicle

Pakistan Says US Drones Behind Strikes On Afghanistan In Shocking Revelation - Free Press JournalPakistan Says US Drones Behind Strikes On Afghanistan In Shocking Revelation  Free Press Journal

Kabul accuses Pakistan of resuming air strikes, killing 10 - The HinduKabul accuses Pakistan of resuming air strikes, killing 10  The Hindu

From Durrani to Taliban—How Afghanistan always defeated its enemy with India’s help - ThePrintFrom Durrani to Taliban—How Afghanistan always defeated its enemy with India’s help  ThePrint

"Unacceptable": MEA slams Pakistan over border tensions with Afghanistan, cross-border terrorism - ANI News"Unacceptable": MEA slams Pakistan over border tensions with Afghanistan, cross-border terrorism  ANI News

Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe, Afghanistan won by 53 runs - ESPNcricinfoAfghanistan beat Zimbabwe, Afghanistan won by 53 runs  ESPNcricinfo

Why Islamabad Is Dragging India Into The Pakistan–Afghanistan Conflict - Times NowWhy Islamabad Is Dragging India Into The Pakistan–Afghanistan Conflict  Times Now

'Neighbours Find It Unacceptable': MEA Shreds Pak Over Tensions With Afghanistan, Support For Cross-border Terrorism - Republic World'Neighbours Find It Unacceptable': MEA Shreds Pak Over Tensions With Afghanistan, Support For Cross-border Terrorism  Republic World

Haqqani Warns Pakistan, Says Any Act Of Aggression Against Afghanistan Will Be Big Mistake - Zee NewsHaqqani Warns Pakistan, Says Any Act Of Aggression Against Afghanistan Will Be Big Mistake  Zee News

US Drones Behind Failed Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire? Islamabad Makes Big Admission in Istanbul - Times NowUS Drones Behind Failed Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire? Islamabad Makes Big Admission in Istanbul  Times Now

Afghanistan, Pakistan Set To Resume Peace Talks In Istanbul, Sources Say - StratNews GlobalAfghanistan, Pakistan Set To Resume Peace Talks In Istanbul, Sources Say  StratNews Global

Afghanistan Under-19s tour of Bangladesh - - CricketnmoreAfghanistan Under-19s tour of Bangladesh -  Cricketnmore

Afghanistan Under-19s tour of Bangladesh - ODI - - CricketnmoreAfghanistan Under-19s tour of Bangladesh - ODI -  Cricketnmore

Pakistan and Afghanistan to resume talks in Istanbul after dialogue deadlock, officials say - AP NewsPakistan and Afghanistan to resume talks in Istanbul after dialogue deadlock, officials say  AP News

Pakistan threatens to 'obliterate' Taliban after peace talks fail - ReutersPakistan threatens to 'obliterate' Taliban after peace talks fail  Reuters

'Pak seems to think it has right to exercise cross-border terrorism with impunity on Afghanistan': MEA - WION'Pak seems to think it has right to exercise cross-border terrorism with impunity on Afghanistan': MEA  WION

Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks Collapse Over Secret US Drone Deal, Not Indian Role, Say Sources - PragativadiPakistan-Afghanistan Talks Collapse Over Secret US Drone Deal, Not Indian Role, Say Sources  Pragativadi

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I- Who will win today ZIM vs AFG match? - CricketnmoreZimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I- Who will win today ZIM vs AFG match?  Cricketnmore

Pakistan says peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government in Istanbul failed after 4 days - AP NewsPakistan says peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government in Istanbul failed after 4 days  AP News

Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan collapse - NPRPeace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan collapse  NPR

Afghanistan claims 58 Pakistani soldiers killed in clashes; border closed - The HinduAfghanistan claims 58 Pakistani soldiers killed in clashes; border closed  The Hindu

Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2025: ZIM v AFG – 2nd T20I – Expert Analysis & Match Preview – October 31st - Cricket WorldAfghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2025: ZIM v AFG – 2nd T20I – Expert Analysis & Match Preview – October 31st  Cricket World

‘Push them back to the caves’: Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif’s big warning to Afghanistan after failed peace talks | World News - Hindustan Times‘Push them back to the caves’: Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif’s big warning to Afghanistan after failed peace talks | World News  Hindustan Times

Pakistan neutralises several terrorists along Afghanistan border amid peace talks - TRT WorldPakistan neutralises several terrorists along Afghanistan border amid peace talks  TRT World

Why '93000' is trending amid videos of Taliban parading pants of Pak soldiers - India TodayWhy '93000' is trending amid videos of Taliban parading pants of Pak soldiers  India Today

US drones are real reason for failure of Pak-Afghanistan talks in Istanbul; Captain among 6 killed in clash with TTP - OrganiserUS drones are real reason for failure of Pak-Afghanistan talks in Istanbul; Captain among 6 killed in clash with TTP  Organiser

Secret US-Pakistan drone deal caused Afghanistan peace talks to collapse? New report offers shocking details - theweek.inSecret US-Pakistan drone deal caused Afghanistan peace talks to collapse? New report offers shocking details  theweek.in

Pakistan, Mohsin Naqvi face another embarrassment after India, Afghanistan drubbing - Cricket AddictorPakistan, Mohsin Naqvi face another embarrassment after India, Afghanistan drubbing  Cricket Addictor

'We're Committed To Sovereignty Of Afghanistan': India Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions - News18'We're Committed To Sovereignty Of Afghanistan': India Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions  News18

India & Afghanistan: Strategy beyond diplomacy - Daily ExcelsiorIndia & Afghanistan: Strategy beyond diplomacy  Daily Excelsior

India Criticizes Pakistan’s Role In Rising Border Clashes With Afghanistan, Calls It ‘Unacceptable’ - NewsXIndia Criticizes Pakistan’s Role In Rising Border Clashes With Afghanistan, Calls It ‘Unacceptable’  NewsX

Pakistan Infuriated With Afghanistan Exercising Sovereignty, Wants To Practice Terrorism With Impunity: MEA - ABP Live EnglishPakistan Infuriated With Afghanistan Exercising Sovereignty, Wants To Practice Terrorism With Impunity: MEA  ABP Live English

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Prediction, 2nd T20I – Who will win today’s match between ZIM vs AFG? - CricTrackerZimbabwe vs Afghanistan Prediction, 2nd T20I – Who will win today’s match between ZIM vs AFG?  CricTracker

Afghanistan, Pakistan Resume Talks In Turkey Following Islamabad's 'Obliterate Taliban' Threat - News18Afghanistan, Pakistan Resume Talks In Turkey Following Islamabad's 'Obliterate Taliban' Threat  News18

Afghanistan and Pakistan Restart Peace Talks in Istanbul, Sources Say - Algemeiner.comAfghanistan and Pakistan Restart Peace Talks in Istanbul, Sources Say  Algemeiner.com

Match Predictions: Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 - 2nd T20I Match - Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan - 31st October 2025 - Cricket WorldMatch Predictions: Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 - 2nd T20I Match - Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan - 31st October 2025  Cricket World

?Talking to Taliban: On India-Afghanistan ties - The Hindu?Talking to Taliban: On India-Afghanistan ties  The Hindu

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Prediction, 1st T20I – Who will win today’s match between ZIM vs AFG? - CricTrackerZimbabwe vs Afghanistan Prediction, 1st T20I – Who will win today’s match between ZIM vs AFG?  CricTracker

List of players with most T20I ducks for Afghanistan ft. Mohammad Nabi - Cricket TimesList of players with most T20I ducks for Afghanistan ft. Mohammad Nabi  Cricket Times

Pakistan and Afghanistan hold third day of peace talks as border tensions test ceasefire - AP NewsPakistan and Afghanistan hold third day of peace talks as border tensions test ceasefire  AP News

India-Afghanistan ties: New Delhi offers support for sustainable water management - WIONIndia-Afghanistan ties: New Delhi offers support for sustainable water management  WION

Afghanistan’s Gender Apartheid Is Only Getting Worse—Interview with Nargis Nehan - IPI Global ObservatoryAfghanistan’s Gender Apartheid Is Only Getting Worse—Interview with Nargis Nehan  IPI Global Observatory

US Drone Operations, Not India, Behind Collapse Of Pakistan-Afghanistan Dialogue - ABP Live EnglishUS Drone Operations, Not India, Behind Collapse Of Pakistan-Afghanistan Dialogue  ABP Live English

Lost accord: Collapse of Pakistan-Afghanistan peace hopes | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahLost accord: Collapse of Pakistan-Afghanistan peace hopes | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Pakistan agrees to resume peace talks with Afghanistan in Istanbul: Report - Free Press KashmirPakistan agrees to resume peace talks with Afghanistan in Istanbul: Report  Free Press Kashmir

Pakistan says Afghanistan backtracked in peace talks, claims Kabul 'acting as New Delhi's tool' - The New Indian ExpressPakistan says Afghanistan backtracked in peace talks, claims Kabul 'acting as New Delhi's tool'  The New Indian Express

Inflation soars across Pakistan due to border conflict with Afghanistan - SakshiPostInflation soars across Pakistan due to border conflict with Afghanistan  SakshiPost

Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks 'failed', Pakistan minister says - The Economic TimesAfghanistan-Pakistan peace talks 'failed', Pakistan minister says  The Economic Times

Pakistan state television announces talks in Qatar with Afghanistan - The HinduPakistan state television announces talks in Qatar with Afghanistan  The Hindu

Mohammad Nabi Sets Unwanted Afghanistan Record for Most T20I Ducks Despite Team’s Win Over Zimbabwe - KSportsWatchMohammad Nabi Sets Unwanted Afghanistan Record for Most T20I Ducks Despite Team’s Win Over Zimbabwe  KSportsWatch

India commits support to Afghanistan’s water management, including hydroelectric projects - WIONIndia commits support to Afghanistan’s water management, including hydroelectric projects  WION

Daf in the Music and Culture of Afghanistan: From Pre-Islamic Rituals to Sufi Gatherings and Festive Celebrations - vocal.mediaDaf in the Music and Culture of Afghanistan: From Pre-Islamic Rituals to Sufi Gatherings and Festive Celebrations  vocal.media

'Revenge op': Taliban claims 58 Pakistani soldiers killed in border clash; issues stern warning - Times of India'Revenge op': Taliban claims 58 Pakistani soldiers killed in border clash; issues stern warning  Times of India

As India, Taliban Reset Ties, A 'We Are Neighbours' Jab For Pakistan Over PoK - NDTVAs India, Taliban Reset Ties, A 'We Are Neighbours' Jab For Pakistan Over PoK  NDTV

ZIM vs AFG, 1st T20I: Omarzai, Mujeeb shine as Afghanistan thumps Zimbabwe to take series lead - SportstarZIM vs AFG, 1st T20I: Omarzai, Mujeeb shine as Afghanistan thumps Zimbabwe to take series lead  Sportstar