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1 – 10 of 43The Taliban have increasingly fraught relations not only with Shia, most of whom are ethnic Hazaras, but also with other marginalised communities, including Salafis -- a small…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285955
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Islamabad said the strikes were aimed at anti-Pakistan militants, but the Taliban described the action as “reckless” and retaliated by firing at Pakistani troops along the border…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286205
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PAKISTAN/AFGHANISTAN: Easing tensions will be tough
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES285941
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The order is aimed at Afghans especially. Pakistan blames them for much of the terrorism afflicting it and wants Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban to do more to curb the Pakistani…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282682
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Tehran is concerned that the situation will lead to a further influx of Afghans. Iran already hosts an estimated 3.4 million refugees. Increasing political, economic and security…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282973
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AFGHANISTAN: Beijing will aim to deepen engagement
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES281947
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Prospects for Pakistan in 2023.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273993
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In late November, the TTP ended a ceasefire with Islamabad and ordered its combatants to return to full insurgency. Responding to the threat is a top priority for the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275209
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The attack was claimed by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, an especially hard-line faction of the Pakistani Taliban Movement (TTP). Although the TTP has markedly stepped up its offensive against…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275848
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Sharif, president of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), was elected premier by members of the National Assembly (NA), parliament’s lower house, on April 11. He replaces Pakistan…