Ties with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan deteriorate, preparations are underway to return 'documented' Afghans

Pak-Afghan could greatly increase trade by viewing their ties from an economic lens, not just a security standpoint.

Pashtunwali has been a profound and comprehensive all-encompassing modus vivendi of Pashtuns exclusively

Ending its months-long cease-fire with Islamabad, TTP has made a comeback by intensifying attacks inside Pakistan.

A country may have an elected political system but it may lack democratic institutionalisation

The JUI-F has always used its social influence in these regions for political power

The Taliban have been waging an asymmetrical war in Afghanistan in which there cannot be a clear winner or loser

To what extent will the Taliban shun their old ways, particularly related to human rights, once in power?

The most important contribution of these elected representatives could be to pinpoint issues

Global power scene has transformed with China emerging as an established power centre