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Syed Irfan Ashraf, Dawn.com

Months after assuming power, the Taliban is clueless about turning its militancy into political rule

Instead of looking outside the country for recognition, the group must respect the history and the rights of the Afghans.

Syed Irfan Ashraf, Dawn.com
· Mar 18, 2022 · 09:30 pm
America can’t ignore its role in the rise of ISIS-K in Pakistan and Afghanistan

The superpower’s war machine has had unseen consequences.

Syed Irfan Ashraf, Dawn.com
· Nov 13, 2021 · 09:30 pm
Press freedom in Pakistan is in further peril after the re-Talibanisation of the region

Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan has warned journalists to avoid using the term ‘terrorist’ for the group.

Syed Irfan Ashraf, Dawn.com
· Sep 19, 2021 · 07:30 pm