In a major setback for Pakistan, there are reports that India and Afghanistan may sign a defence deal, under which India can provide air defence to Afghanistan.

Pakistan’s generals sound tough on the airwaves, but their inability to prevent militants from launching attacks from Afghan soil has pushed Islamabad into dangerous brinksmanship that could easily spiral beyond border skirmishes.

NEW DELHI- Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi exhibited a striking blend of strategic foresight and cultural nostalgia – whether advertently or not – in his subsequent public interaction.

As it elevates its relationship with India, Afghanistan’s Taliban government is striking a delicate balance in the region.

Speaking on a TV show, the defence minister said that the Afghan Taliban are “fighting a proxy war” on behalf of India and stated that they have become a “stooge” for New Delhi. “I have my doubts that the ceasefire will hold, because the [Afghan] Taliban are being sponsored by Delhi,” he added. “Right now, Kabul is fighting a proxy war for Delhi.”

Pakistans primary concerns centered on the India-Afghanistan joint statement’s reference to Jammu and Kashmir as part of India, and Afghanistan’s commitment not to allow its territory to be used against India.

The foreign minister of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan is meeting with his Indian counterpart in a first high-level diplomatic engagement with New Delhi since the group seized power in 2021 after two decades of U.

Afghanistan’s trade with India has reached nearly $1 billion, with officials urging simplified visas and improved logistics to

Afghanistan's economy may be small, but its currency remains stable due to limited imports, very little foreign investment, and a near-stop international trade. With nearly every domestic transaction conducted in the local currency, the Afghan Afghani's value remains stable rather than falling this is the biggest reason for its strength.

Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, during a round-table interaction with FICCI, said that peace has returned to Afghanistan after 45 years and trade with India has crossed $1 billion. He expressed hope for deeper economic and diplomatic ties as both nations explore new connectivity routes,