Pakistan-Afghanistan border dispute is in fact a contest over sovereignty, security and post-war legitimacy, with consequences that could ripple far beyond the Durand Line.
Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
March 4, 2026 at 3:16 AM IST
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“Our cup of patience has overflowed. Now it is open war between us and you (Afghanistan).” - Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif
BasisPoint Insight
February 27, 2026 at 6:19 AM IST
Pakistan’s long-cherished notion of strategic depth in Afghanistan has collapsed. India, through quiet resilience and measured engagement with the Taliban, has reclaimed moral and strategic space.
October 16, 2025 at 7:18 AM IST
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