Between deterrence and diplomacy, Islamabad faces a defining moment on the Afghan frontier.
By Aleena Saif Ullah

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Pak Defence Minister's 9/11 admission sparks Afghan backlash: Report - Yes Punjab News Pakistan’s Khawaja Asif admits post-9/11 US support; Afghan leaders condemn decades of strategic duplicity and human suffering in Afghanistan.

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Khawaja Asif's admission direct acknowledgment of Pak policy failure in Afghanistan - Yes Punjab News Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif admits Pakistan acted as a “hired force” in Afghanistan, highlighting policy failure and strained Kabul ties.

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Punjab is offering Rs 10,000 to People who Report illegal Afghan Residents!

Disclaimer: This scheme is an initiative by the Punjab government to encourage public participation in the process of identifying illegal residents.

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The Illusion of Brotherhood - Stratheia The Pak-Afghan “brotherhood” is under strain as Kabul’s inaction against militants forces Islamabad to choose security over sentiment.

“Brotherhood or burden?” Pakistan rethinks its Afghan policy after deadly border attacks — a story of shifting alliances and hard lessons.
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The National Security Huddle; The Way Forward - Stratheia Pakistan faces rising terrorism threats from TTP and BLA terrorists, fueled by India and Afghan Taliban. Urgent action needed.

Pakistan must rethink its Afghan policy as Taliban rule fuels extremism. Pushing for a broad-based Kabul government is crucial for regional security—inaction is too costly!
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India-Taliban talks set off alarm bells in Pakistan, calls for review of Afghan strategy - Yes Punjab News Pakistan reassesses its approach to Afghanistan after India-Taliban talks. Analysts urge Islamabad to reconsider its strategy amid growing tensions with Kabul and regional developments.

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