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India - Pakistan - Afghanistan - America Axis | Nuclear Threats by Pak On Behalf of US? |SudhakarJee

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tahr Gora about the recent ceasefire declaration by Afghanistan and Pakistan where Afghan government spokesperson Zabehulah said "At the request and insistence of the Pakistani side, a ceasefire will be implemented between the two countries starting this evening (Oct 15th) after 5:30 PM". They also talk about brutal attacks on the citizens of Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir by the Pakistani army that has not receieved any international media coverage. If you have not registered for the Hindu Heritage Festival, which will be held on November 1, 2025, in Toronto, click the registration link below and complete the registration form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8VODwmYuOqoXh9ODIAXnBRvXci7Kw8GM5-binVnJfKWf-Jg/viewform Follow them: Twitter: @TahirGora #afghanistan #pakistan #pakistanwar #afghanistanwar #pakistanvsafghanistan #afghanistannews #spinboldak #kandahar #kabul #durandline ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

The Qatari Foreign Ministry says Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire during a round of negotiations in Doha.

Today's HeadlinesHow far will escalation at Pakistan-Afghanistan border go?Over 30 Christians beheaded in Mozambique, churches burnedPray for India during Diwali

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Pakistan - Afghanistan - India | Gaza Peace Accord & Trump | Tilak Devasher, Sanjay Dixit

World news in 7 minutes. Friday 17th October 2025Today : Ukraine power cuts. Zelensky-Trump-Putin. France PM survives. Switzerland Nestle cuts. Sweden Greta detention. Pakistan Afghanistan truce. India no oil. Bolivia election. US Venezuela CIA. Kenya disruptions. Seychelles tortoises.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Niall Moore every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to a 48-hour ceasefire after new clashes, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Nigeria rejects U.S. lawmakers' Christian genocide claims, the EU cancels a chat control vote after Germany's opposition, the U.K. will publish statements from a failed China espionage case, the U.S. strikes another alleged drug boat off Venezuela, LA County declares an emergency over federal immigration raids, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu responds to President Trump's threat to relocate World Cup games, Australia's High Court upholds a visa ban on Candace Owens, and ChatGPT plans to allow adult erotic content starting in December.   Sources: www.verity.news

Bentrokan berdarah kembali pecah di perbatasan Pakistan dan Afghanistan. Artileri dan mortir menghantam pemukiman sipil, menewaskan belasan warga Afghanistan. Ketegangan meningkat setelah kedua negara saling klaim kerugian dan tuduh-menuduh dalam konflik ini.#PakistanAfghanistan #KonflikPerbatasan #Taliban #WargaSipil #MiliterPakistan #KrisisAfghanistan

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Hàng chục tay súng đã thiệt mạng trong các cuộc đụng độ xuyên biên giới qua đêm giữa Pakistan và Afghanistan — đây là cuộc giao tranh nghiêm trọng nhất giữa hai nước láng giềng kể từ khi Taliban lên nắm quyền ở Kabul. Căng thẳng leo thang sau khi Pakistan yêu cầu Taliban hành động chống lại các phần tử nổi dậy đã gia tăng tấn công tại Pakistan, với cáo buộc họ hoạt động từ các căn cứ ở Afghanistan. Taliban phủ nhận sự hiện diện của các tay súng Pakistan trên nước của họ.

PREVIEW: Deadly Clashes Between Pakistan Army and Taliban Along the Unrecognized Durand Line GUEST NAME: Bill Roggio (Foundation for Defense of Democracies, The Long War Journal) 100-WORD SUMMARY: John Batchelor asks Bill Roggio to describe the challenging terrain where reports indicate hundreds have died in clashes between the Pakistani army and the Taliban's army along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The area, which includes both mountainous and desert country, spans hundreds of miles. A major cause of tension is that the Afghan and Pakistani Taliban do not recognize the Durand Line, which serves as the official border. Both sides have set up border outposts, and the location of these outposts sometimes shifts depending on local circumstances.

Dozens of fighters have been killed in overnight border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the most serious fighting between the neighbours since the Taliban came to power in Kabul. Tensions have risen after Pakistan demanded the Taliban take action against militants who have stepped up attacks in Pakistan, saying they operate from bases in Afghanistan. The Taliban denies that Pakistani militants are present on its soil.

Dozens of fighters have been killed in overnight border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the most serious fighting between the neighbours since the Taliban came to power in Kabul. Tensions have risen after Pakistan demanded the Taliban take action against militants who have stepped up attacks in Pakistan, saying they operate from bases in Afghanistan. The Taliban denies that Pakistani militants are present on its soil. - پاکستان اور افغانستان کے درمیان رات بھر جاری سرحدی جھڑپوں میں درجنوں جنگجو ہلاک ہوئے ہیں۔ جب سے طالبان نے کابل میں اقتدار سنبھالا ہے یہ پڑوسی ممالک کے درمیان سب سے سنگین لڑائی ہے ۔ پاکستان نے یہ کہتے ہوئے کہ عسکریت پسند افغانستان میں موجود اڈوں سے کاروائی کرتے ہیں طالبان سے مطالبہ کیا ہے کہ وہ اُن عسکریت پسندوں کے خلاف کارروائی کریں جنہوں نے پاکستان میں حملے تیز کر دیے ہیں، ، جس کے بعد کشیدگی بڑھ گئی ہے۔ طالبان اس بات کی تردید کرتے ہیں کہ پاکستانی عسکریت پسند ان کی سرزمین پر موجود ہیں، مزید تفصیل اس آڈیو نیوز فیچر میں

Fierce fighting is taking place between the Pakistani army and Afghan Taliban forces at multiple points along the Durand Line. It's the latest flare-up between the neighbours as insecurity rises in the border region. Also: Hamas says it will start releasing Israeli hostages on Monday as part of the Gaza peace process, the EU introduces new travel regulations for the Schengen area, we look back at the life and career of Diane Keaton who's died, Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado speaks to the BBC after winning the Nobel Peace Prize, a doctor's view on young people's relationship with plastic surgery, and the Cape Verde men's football team prepare for a match that could earn the island nation a spot in the World Cup. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

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VOV1 - Tối 11/10, các cuộc giao tranh dữ dội bùng phát dọc tuyến biên giới giữa Pakistan - Afghanistan và kéo dài tới tận nửa đêm. Xung đột xảy ra khi lực lượng Taliban tấn công các đồn biên phòng của Pakistan để trả đũa các cuộc không kích vài ngàytrước đó của nước láng giềng.

durée : 00:58:12 - Cultures Monde - par : Julie Gacon, Mélanie Chalandon - Depuis sa fixation en 1893, la "Ligne Durand" cristallise les tensions entre le Pakistan et l'Afghanistan. Kaboul en conteste la légitimité pour deux raisons : sa genèse coloniale et son tracé qui divise le peuple pachtoune. - réalisation : Vivian Lecuivre - invités : Georges Lefeuvre Anthropologue spécialiste de l'Afghanistan et du Pakistan, ancien diplomate, chercheur associé à l'IRIS; Didier Chaudet Spécialiste des mondes persanophones et sud-asiatiques, géopolitologue, associé à l'Observatoire de la nouvelle Eurasie, membre du comité de rédaction de la Revue Défense nationale

Segment 1: Afghan Refugees Flee Taliban into Quetta In Quetta, Balochistan, waves of Afghan refugees are escaping the brutality of the Taliban regime. Dr. Chaps examines the humanitarian crisis unfolding on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and the challenges these families face. Segment 2: Christian Orphanages Shine Light in the Darkness Amid the turmoil, Christian orphanages are serving as beacons of hope for abandoned and displaced children. We highlight their brave work and the spiritual support they offer in one of Pakistan's most difficult regions. Segment 3: Interview: Reverend Arshad John from Quetta Dr. Chaps interviews Reverend Arshad John, a frontline pastor and caregiver in Quetta. Hear firsthand about the struggles, victories, and ongoing needs of Christians ministering to refugees and orphans in the region. Get free alerts at http://PrayInJesusName.org © 2025, Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt, PhD. Airs on NRB TV, Direct TV Ch.378, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, GoogleTV, Smart TV, iTunes and www.PrayInJesusName.org

World news in 7 minutes. Thursday 20th March 2025.Today: Serbia PM resigns. Russia Ukraine prisoner swap. Turkey mayor detained. Nigeria Rivers State emergency. Congo cobalt quota. Malaysia MH370 search. Pakistan Afghanistan border. Bangladesh Rohingya leader. Mexico bullfighting rules. China Argentina imports. US Gal Gadot star. Bulgaria team silence.With Juliet MartinSEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week. Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week. We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Ben Mallett and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

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In this episode, Uzair talks to Amb. Asif Durrani about the state of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations and why they have soured. Amb. Durrani is the former special representative to Afghanistan and Senior Research Fellow at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute. You can read his recent article here - https://stratheia.com/choose-between-pakistan-or-ttp/

- Giao tranh đã nổ ra giữa lực lượng biên phòng Pakistan với các tay súng Afghanistan được lực lượng Taliban hậu thuẫn tại biên giới hai nước đêm 27/12, rạng sáng ngày 28/12. Cuộc đấu súng kéo dài vài giờ gây ra thương vong cho cả hai bên. Chủ đề : căng thẳng, afghanistan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vov1tintuc/support

The relationship between the Taliban and Pakistan is complex and multifaceted, characterized by historical, strategic, and ideological dimensions. The Taliban emerged in the early 1990s in the midst of Afghanistan's civil war following the withdrawal of Soviet forces. While the Taliban is an Afghan Islamist movement, its origins and rise to power are closely intertwined with Pakistan's intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).Here's a breakdown of the relationship between the Taliban and Pakistan, including how the ISI played a role in its creation:Strategic Interests: Pakistan views Afghanistan through the lens of strategic depth, seeking to ensure a friendly government in Kabul that would provide a buffer against its arch-rival, India. The ISI saw the Taliban as a potential instrument to achieve this goal due to its Pashtun ethnicity (Pashtuns straddle both sides of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border) and its adherence to a strict interpretation of Sunni Islam, which resonated with certain segments of the Afghan population.Support during the Soviet-Afghan War: During the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan (1979-1989), Pakistan, along with the United States and Saudi Arabia, supported Afghan mujahideen groups, including some factions that would later coalesce into the Taliban. The ISI played a key role in channeling funds, weapons, and training to these groups, including individuals who would become influential figures in the Taliban leadership.Formation of the Taliban: In the early 1990s, following the Soviet withdrawal, Afghanistan descended into civil war among various mujahideen factions vying for power. Amid the chaos and instability, the Taliban emerged as a force aiming to restore order and implement their interpretation of Islamic law. Many of the early Taliban leaders had received support, training, and ideological indoctrination in Pakistani madrassas (religious schools) funded by Saudi Arabia and facilitated by the ISI.Direct Support from Pakistan: As the Taliban gained momentum in Afghanistan, Pakistan provided direct support, including military assistance, logistical support, and diplomatic backing. Pakistani military advisors reportedly played a role in training Taliban fighters and providing strategic guidance. Pakistan's support for the Taliban was driven by its desire for a stable and compliant neighbor, as well as its strategic interests in maintaining influence in Afghanistan.Ongoing Relationship: Despite international pressure to sever ties with the Taliban, Pakistan has maintained a complex relationship with the group, balancing its support with efforts to avoid international isolation. The Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan following the U.S.-led invasion in 2001 further solidified Pakistan's interest in maintaining ties with the group as a potential ally in shaping Afghanistan's future.Accusations of ISI Support: Over the years, there have been persistent allegations of direct ISI support for the Taliban, including providing sanctuary to Taliban leaders on Pakistani soil, facilitating financial and logistical support, and even directing Taliban military operations. While Pakistan denies these allegations, evidence suggests ongoing links and support between elements within the ISI and the Taliban.(commercial at 10:11)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Tensions high after Pakistan launches cross-border attacks into Afghanistan | Conflict News | Al Jazeera

Surreal and excessive! This week we were escorted to the Pakistan/Afghanistan border by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police. Leaving Islamabad and heading west, we spent 3 days in Peshawar: a great city just 50kms from the Afghanistan border. We tried our best to blend in and move around with some degree of freedom; however, we were informed by our hotel staff that armed security was essential. Travelling in a convoy towards the Khyber Pass and accompanied by a team of heavily armed policemen, we arrived at Jamrud Fort- built in 1836 by Hari Singh Nalwa, Commander-in-chief of the Sikh Khalsa Army, the army of the Sikh Empire. Keep a low profile and listen from a safe space! What did you think of the episode? Send a message to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tripologypodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Pocketcasts: https://pocketcasts.com/tripologypodcast Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our PATREON: patreon.com/tripologypodcast Feel free to recommend the podcast to family & friends (all of them). Please rate the show and help us grow! It makes a HUGE difference. Thank you for your continued support. It means the world.

The relationship between the Taliban and Pakistan is complex and multifaceted, characterized by historical, strategic, and ideological dimensions. The Taliban emerged in the early 1990s in the midst of Afghanistan's civil war following the withdrawal of Soviet forces. While the Taliban is an Afghan Islamist movement, its origins and rise to power are closely intertwined with Pakistan's intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).Here's a breakdown of the relationship between the Taliban and Pakistan, including how the ISI played a role in its creation:Strategic Interests: Pakistan views Afghanistan through the lens of strategic depth, seeking to ensure a friendly government in Kabul that would provide a buffer against its arch-rival, India. The ISI saw the Taliban as a potential instrument to achieve this goal due to its Pashtun ethnicity (Pashtuns straddle both sides of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border) and its adherence to a strict interpretation of Sunni Islam, which resonated with certain segments of the Afghan population.Support during the Soviet-Afghan War: During the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan (1979-1989), Pakistan, along with the United States and Saudi Arabia, supported Afghan mujahideen groups, including some factions that would later coalesce into the Taliban. The ISI played a key role in channeling funds, weapons, and training to these groups, including individuals who would become influential figures in the Taliban leadership.Formation of the Taliban: In the early 1990s, following the Soviet withdrawal, Afghanistan descended into civil war among various mujahideen factions vying for power. Amid the chaos and instability, the Taliban emerged as a force aiming to restore order and implement their interpretation of Islamic law. Many of the early Taliban leaders had received support, training, and ideological indoctrination in Pakistani madrassas (religious schools) funded by Saudi Arabia and facilitated by the ISI.Direct Support from Pakistan: As the Taliban gained momentum in Afghanistan, Pakistan provided direct support, including military assistance, logistical support, and diplomatic backing. Pakistani military advisors reportedly played a role in training Taliban fighters and providing strategic guidance. Pakistan's support for the Taliban was driven by its desire for a stable and compliant neighbor, as well as its strategic interests in maintaining influence in Afghanistan.Ongoing Relationship: Despite international pressure to sever ties with the Taliban, Pakistan has maintained a complex relationship with the group, balancing its support with efforts to avoid international isolation. The Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan following the U.S.-led invasion in 2001 further solidified Pakistan's interest in maintaining ties with the group as a potential ally in shaping Afghanistan's future.Accusations of ISI Support: Over the years, there have been persistent allegations of direct ISI support for the Taliban, including providing sanctuary to Taliban leaders on Pakistani soil, facilitating financial and logistical support, and even directing Taliban military operations. While Pakistan denies these allegations, evidence suggests ongoing links and support between elements within the ISI and the Taliban.(commercial at 10:11)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Tensions high after Pakistan launches cross-border attacks into Afghanistan | Conflict News | Al Jazeera

Balochistan's city of Gwadar has been the center of protests for the last few days. Roads and highways leading into the city have been blocked and countless protestors have been arrested. Uzair talks to Dr. Mahvish Ahmad to figure out what is going on in the province and better understand the underlying reasons for the crisis in Balochistan. Dr. Mahvish Ahmad is an Assistant Professor in Human Rights and Politics. Before joining LSE, she was an A.W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre for Humanities Research, University of the Western Cape. She completed her PhD in Sociology at Cambridge. Earlier, Mahvish was a journalist covering military and insurgent violence in the Pakistan-Afghanistan region, and co-founded the bilingual Urdu/English magazine Tanqeed with Madiha Tahir. She is currently completing a book on state violence in Pakistan's southern province of Balochistan. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:05 What's going on in the province? 7:00 Multiple issues driving protests 13:30 Missing persons 19:05 Resource extraction 25:40 Historical drivers 32:55 Baloch protestors v. TLP 37:10 Islamabad politics and Balochistan 42:05 Evolution of Baloch society 51:05 Path forward 57:20 Reading recommendations Reading recommendations: - https://loksujag.com/special-edition/bloch-women-long-march - https://repositories.lib.utexas.edu/items/dee93c5f-6f5e-43a8-bfd7-e79de8d2d35f - https://caravanmagazine.in/reportage/home-front-changing-insurgency-balochistan - https://www.scribd.com/document/554334646/The-Problem-of-Greater-Balochistan-PDFDrive

Sumit Peer discusses the significant geopolitical shift as Pakistan loses 25% of its territory to Afghanistan, examining the potential advantages India can leverage from this situation. The video delves into the strategic and political implications of this territorial loss for Pakistan and how India can navigate this change to bolster its regional influence and security.

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The relationship between the Taliban and Pakistan is complex and multifaceted, characterized by historical, strategic, and ideological dimensions. The Taliban emerged in the early 1990s in the midst of Afghanistan's civil war following the withdrawal of Soviet forces. While the Taliban is an Afghan Islamist movement, its origins and rise to power are closely intertwined with Pakistan's intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).Here's a breakdown of the relationship between the Taliban and Pakistan, including how the ISI played a role in its creation:Strategic Interests: Pakistan views Afghanistan through the lens of strategic depth, seeking to ensure a friendly government in Kabul that would provide a buffer against its arch-rival, India. The ISI saw the Taliban as a potential instrument to achieve this goal due to its Pashtun ethnicity (Pashtuns straddle both sides of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border) and its adherence to a strict interpretation of Sunni Islam, which resonated with certain segments of the Afghan population.Support during the Soviet-Afghan War: During the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan (1979-1989), Pakistan, along with the United States and Saudi Arabia, supported Afghan mujahideen groups, including some factions that would later coalesce into the Taliban. The ISI played a key role in channeling funds, weapons, and training to these groups, including individuals who would become influential figures in the Taliban leadership.Formation of the Taliban: In the early 1990s, following the Soviet withdrawal, Afghanistan descended into civil war among various mujahideen factions vying for power. Amid the chaos and instability, the Taliban emerged as a force aiming to restore order and implement their interpretation of Islamic law. Many of the early Taliban leaders had received support, training, and ideological indoctrination in Pakistani madrassas (religious schools) funded by Saudi Arabia and facilitated by the ISI.Direct Support from Pakistan: As the Taliban gained momentum in Afghanistan, Pakistan provided direct support, including military assistance, logistical support, and diplomatic backing. Pakistani military advisors reportedly played a role in training Taliban fighters and providing strategic guidance. Pakistan's support for the Taliban was driven by its desire for a stable and compliant neighbor, as well as its strategic interests in maintaining influence in Afghanistan.Ongoing Relationship: Despite international pressure to sever ties with the Taliban, Pakistan has maintained a complex relationship with the group, balancing its support with efforts to avoid international isolation. The Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan following the U.S.-led invasion in 2001 further solidified Pakistan's interest in maintaining ties with the group as a potential ally in shaping Afghanistan's future.Accusations of ISI Support: Over the years, there have been persistent allegations of direct ISI support for the Taliban, including providing sanctuary to Taliban leaders on Pakistani soil, facilitating financial and logistical support, and even directing Taliban military operations. While Pakistan denies these allegations, evidence suggests ongoing links and support between elements within the ISI and the Taliban.(commercial at 10:11)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Tensions high after Pakistan launches cross-border attacks into Afghanistan | Conflict News | Al Jazeera

The relationship between the Taliban and Pakistan is complex and multifaceted, characterized by historical, strategic, and ideological dimensions. The Taliban emerged in the early 1990s in the midst of Afghanistan's civil war following the withdrawal of Soviet forces. While the Taliban is an Afghan Islamist movement, its origins and rise to power are closely intertwined with Pakistan's intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).Here's a breakdown of the relationship between the Taliban and Pakistan, including how the ISI played a role in its creation:Strategic Interests: Pakistan views Afghanistan through the lens of strategic depth, seeking to ensure a friendly government in Kabul that would provide a buffer against its arch-rival, India. The ISI saw the Taliban as a potential instrument to achieve this goal due to its Pashtun ethnicity (Pashtuns straddle both sides of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border) and its adherence to a strict interpretation of Sunni Islam, which resonated with certain segments of the Afghan population.Support during the Soviet-Afghan War: During the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan (1979-1989), Pakistan, along with the United States and Saudi Arabia, supported Afghan mujahideen groups, including some factions that would later coalesce into the Taliban. The ISI played a key role in channeling funds, weapons, and training to these groups, including individuals who would become influential figures in the Taliban leadership.Formation of the Taliban: In the early 1990s, following the Soviet withdrawal, Afghanistan descended into civil war among various mujahideen factions vying for power. Amid the chaos and instability, the Taliban emerged as a force aiming to restore order and implement their interpretation of Islamic law. Many of the early Taliban leaders had received support, training, and ideological indoctrination in Pakistani madrassas (religious schools) funded by Saudi Arabia and facilitated by the ISI.Direct Support from Pakistan: As the Taliban gained momentum in Afghanistan, Pakistan provided direct support, including military assistance, logistical support, and diplomatic backing. Pakistani military advisors reportedly played a role in training Taliban fighters and providing strategic guidance. Pakistan's support for the Taliban was driven by its desire for a stable and compliant neighbor, as well as its strategic interests in maintaining influence in Afghanistan.Ongoing Relationship: Despite international pressure to sever ties with the Taliban, Pakistan has maintained a complex relationship with the group, balancing its support with efforts to avoid international isolation. The Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan following the U.S.-led invasion in 2001 further solidified Pakistan's interest in maintaining ties with the group as a potential ally in shaping Afghanistan's future.Accusations of ISI Support: Over the years, there have been persistent allegations of direct ISI support for the Taliban, including providing sanctuary to Taliban leaders on Pakistani soil, facilitating financial and logistical support, and even directing Taliban military operations. While Pakistan denies these allegations, evidence suggests ongoing links and support between elements within the ISI and the Taliban.(commercial at 10:11)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Tensions high after Pakistan launches cross-border attacks into Afghanistan | Conflict News | Al JazeeraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on air strikes in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border region.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on the results of Russia's election, EU comments on Israel's game plan in Gaza, violence near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and a Gaza hospital raid.

#Pakistan: #Afghanistan: Al Qaeda and the new Islamabad government.  Bill Roggio, FDD. Husain Haqqani, Hudson https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2024/03/generation-jihad-ep-149-welcome-to-port-gaza.php 1965 Islamabad

The 41st Chief of Staff of the Army, General Randy A. George makes his first appearance on the podcast for a great discussion about leadership, his vision, and the lessons he's learned over the course of his four-decade career. General George and Joe cover a lot of ground in this episode, discussing topics including:Encouraging professional discourseWhy leaders need to ask questionsThe training management program that's in the Chief's crosshairsWhy great leaders are great editorsWhat transforming in contact looks likeHow General George recharges his batteries after a long dayThe importance of professional boundariesWhat topics General George wants leaders to write about....and more!General Randy A. George assumed duties as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army on September 21, 2023.George commissioned from the U.S. Military Academy in 1988 as an infantry officer. He served as a lieutenant in the 101st Airborne Division and deployed in support of Desert Shield/Desert Storm. George received his Master of Science in Economics in 1999 from Colorado School of Mines and then served at the National Simulation Center in Fort Leavenworth before attending the Command and General Staff College.In 2001 George went to Italy and served as the executive officer of 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade. He was later executive officer and then deputy commander of the brigade, during which time he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Returning to the 101st Airborne Division in 2004, George commanded 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment and deployed a second time to Iraq. He then went to United States Naval War College as an instructor and then student. He deployed again as part of the initiatives group for the commanding general, Multi-National Corps-Iraq in 2007.In 2008 George returned to the 4th Infantry Division, where he commanded 4th Brigade Combat Team and deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Following command, he was a fellow on the Council of Foreign Relations, chief of the strategic policy division for the Pakistan-Afghanistan coordination cell on the Joint Staff, executive officer to the 33rd Vice Chief of Staff of the Army. He later returned to Fort Carson as the deputy commanding general (maneuver) of 4th Infantry Division.George took command of the 4th Infantry Division in June 2017. In this role he deployed again to Afghanistan. His most recent command was of I Corps at Joint Base Lewis McChord, after which he served as the senior military assistant to the Secretary of Defense.He is married to his West Point classmate, Patty. They have two children, Grant and Andrea.Special thanks to this week's sponsors!Veteran-founded Adyton. Connect Leadership With Action Across Distributed Formations With Mustr by Adyton. Mustr is your digital knife-hand for daily and rapid personnel accountability, real time response data visibility, and automated reporting. Learn more about what Mustr can do for your formation here! My favorite coffee is veteran-owned Alpha Coffee and I've been drinking it every morning since 2020! They make 100% premium arabica coffee. Alpha has donated over 22k bags of coffee to deployed units and they offer a 10% discount for military veterans, first responders, nurses, and teachers! Try their coffee today. Once you taste the Alpha difference, you won't want to drink anything else!  Learn more here.   

#Pakistan: #Afghanistan: Tumult in Islamabad. Bill Roggio, FDD. Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/the-race-to-govern-pakistan-who-s-in-the-running-what-s-the-mood-and-what-happens-next/ar-BB1ia2H9 1965 Islamabad

December 2023 - Updates and analysis from around the region Southasiasphere is our roundup of news events and analysis of regional affairs, now out every two weeks. If you are a member, you will automatically receive links to new episodes in your inbox. In this episode, we talk about Uttar Pradesh's halal ban, Myanmar's armed groups exposing the weakness of the military junta, the US uncovering a foiled assassination plot targeting the founder of Sikhs for Justice, an ongoing sit-in at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, Maldives' former president Abdullah Yameen forming a new political party, the extension of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor to Sri Lanka, Pakistan application to BRICS, the release of founding editor of The Kashmir Walla Fahad Shah and pro-monarchy protests tapping into public discontent with Nepal's government. Episode Notes: Become a member to support our work. Sign up for the Southasiasphere newsletter to make sure you don't miss future episodes. Aung Kaung Myat's reading list: Burma: Insurgency and the politics of ethnicity - Martin Smith Making enemies: War and state building in Burma - Mary P Callahan Myanmar's enemy within: Buddhist violence and the making of a Muslim ‘Other' - Francis Wade

#Pakistan: #Afghanistan: Islamabad orders 1.7 million Afghans out of the country & What is to be done? Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/afghans-fleeing-pakistan-lack-water-food-and-shelter-once-they-cross-the-border-aid-groups-say/ar-AA1jpIy8 1950 KABUL

Sushant Sareen on The Ultimate End of Pakistan Afghanistan Indian Security TJD Podcast 23

1/2: #Pakistan: #Afghanistan: #Gaza: Earthquake and abandonment. Jihad 3.0 Gaza. Lessons not learned in the Long War Bill Roggio, FDD. Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2023/10/israel-at-war-after-hamas-led-terror-assault-kills-more-than-700.php 1920 Afghanistan

2/2: #Pakistan: #Afghanistan: #Gaza: Earthquake and abandonment. Jihad 3.0 Gaza. Lessons not learned in the Long War. Bill Roggio, FDD. Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2023/10/israel-at-war-after-hamas-led-terror-assault-kills-more-than-700.php 1900 Pakistan

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow #Pakistan: #Afghanistan: The Sharif brothers go to the election in the Fall: Bill Roggio, FDD. Husain Haqqani, Hudson https://news.yahoo.com/pakistan-pm-sharif-step-down-042102560.html

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on Pakistan-Earthquake.

Danny tees it up, Derek hits it out of the park, that's the way it works at the News Roundup! This week: a New Cold War update (0:37), tension at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border (6:52), the DPRK conducts another ICBM test (9:39), Russia sees Putin giving a speech marking one year in Ukraine plus tension between the Wagner Group and Russian military (12:20), Biden makes a surprise visit to Ukraine (16:43), an Israel-Palestine update (18:22), higher uranium enrichment reported in Iran (25:30), and a devastating drought in the Horn of Africa (28:36). Recorded Thursday, February 23, 2023 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.americanprestigepod.com/subscribe

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow  #Pakistan: #Afghanistan: It is the Islamabad and Rawalpindi that torment the people of Afghanistan. Bill Roggio, FDD.  https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/pakistans-defence-and-spy-chiefs-discuss-security-with-taliban/ar-AA17NB6Z

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow Boxer Rebellion 1900 #Pakistan: #Afghanistan: Taliban cruelty to the abandoned female population.  FDD. Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/feb/09/no-escape-for-afghan-girls-forced-out-of-education-and-into-early-marriage https://www.firstpost.com/world/haram-in-sharia-taliban-ban-contraceptives-for-afghanistan-women-12136032.html

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow #Pakistan: #Afghanistan: Questions about the shooting attack on Imran Khan. Hussain Haqqani, Hudson Institute. Bill Roggio, FDD. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ex-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-claims-he-had-prior-intel-on-shooting-which-injured-him-at-rally/ar-AA13Qap2

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow #Pakistan: #Afghanistan; Khan exploits the distrust of the Shariff and Bhutto families. Bill Roggio, FDD. Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2022/10/21/pakistan-ImranKhan-banned-five-years/4961666361030/

Photo:   The Nawab Muhammad Bahawal Khan Abbasi V Bahadur (1883–1907) of en:Bahawalpur State. =The Abbasi Dynasty (Daudputra)  #Pakistan: #Afghanistan: Khan defies Sharif; & What is to be done? Bill Roggio FDD. Husain Haqqani @husainhaqqani, former Pakistani Ambassador to the United States; Director, South & Central Asia,  Hudson Institute https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/imran-khan-to-be-arrested-after-bail-ends-says-pakistan-minister-report-3041201 https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/imran-khan-to-be-arrested-after-bail-ends-says-pakistan-minister-report-3041201/amp/1

From November 14, 2012: Ritika Singh interviews American University scholar Stephen Tankel on Pakistani counterterrorism cooperation, the endgame in Afghanistan, and Lashkar-e-Taiba.In May 2022, Lawfare and Goat Rodeo will debut their latest podcast, Allies, a series about America's eyes and ears over 20 years of war in Afghanistan. Thousands of Afghans who worked with the American soldiers as translators, interpreters and partners made it onto U.S. military planes. But despite the decades-long efforts of veterans, lawmakers and senior leaders in the military, even more were left behind. This show will take you from the frontlines of the war to the halls of Congress to find out: How did this happen? Learn more and subscribe to Allies at https://pod.link/1619035873.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.