Mr. Hazrat M. Bahar

Volume 4 Issue 1 | Jun 2021

DOI: 10.31841/KJSSH.2021.1

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Abstract

Since its creation in 1947, Pakistan's relations with Afghanistan have been ‎mostly ‎tense. This paper analyzes the trajectory of these relations and elements ‎that have ‎contributed to their hostility. A qualitative approach has been adopted, ‎and in-‎depth interviews were conducted with respective experts of the region. Six ‎issues ‎were identified. Namely, they are the Durand Line, the Taliban (Afghan ‎and ‎Pakistani) and Baloch people, India's partnership with the Afghan ‎government, ‎Pashtunistan, water and its management, and the Afghan refugee in ‎Pakistan. The ‎study also examines ways and their implication for mitigating and ‎bridging the ‎widening gap between the two countries. The research's systematic ‎presentation is ‎expected to contribute to understanding the very complicated ‎relationship between ‎the two countries.‎





Keywords: Afghanistan, Afghan refugee, Durand line, India, Pakistan, ‎Pashtunistan, South Asia, Taliban ‎