The situation in Afghanistan is changing rapidly with each passing day. There are reports that the withdrawal of US and NATO forces is nearing completion. Staff from foreign embassies have also left for their home countries. There is an atmosphere of uncertainty and fear in Afghanistan.
The role of Afghan security forces in managing the situation and handling the situation has been unexpectedly disappointing, according to analysts, and in the last two or three days there has been no resistance across the country and the Taliban have easily achieved their goals without fighting. Retrieved from
Initially, the government forces fought the Taliban, which made it clear that it would not be as easy for the Taliban to move forward as they had imagined and would face stiff resistance, but the situation began to change and the government forces Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has removed the head of the Afghan army and appointed a new army chief, but the matter has not been settled and the decision has been fruitful. Unsurprisingly, the situation changed so quickly that the resistance of government forces came to a complete halt.
Surprisingly, in Doha, the capital of Qatar, Abdullah continued to hold talks with Afghanistan's chief executive, the Taliban, while Taliban fighters continued to consolidate their position on the ground. After taking control of Bab Dosti Gate adjacent to Chaman yesterday, the Taliban also took full control of the Torkham border and closed the border. Meanwhile, Pakistan has also sealed the Pak-Afghan border in view of any threat. Security officials are on high alert and keeping an eye on the changing situation in Afghanistan. Pakistan had already closed six gates on the Torkham border.
Meanwhile, Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry paid tribute to the Pakistani diplomats and staff stationed in Kabul, saying that all the staff were rendering services even in difficult times. Mazar-e-Sharif has also been captured. After Kabul, these two cities are of utmost importance. The Taliban have also taken control of Gardez, the capital of Paktia province, and Asadabad, the capital of Kunar province on the border with Pakistan, which has strengthened their position.
Meanwhile, the Taliban have started entering Kabul yesterday. A Taliban spokesman said they would not take control of Kabul through war. We do not want any casualties, we do not intend to take revenge on anyone. This announcement of the Taliban is positive, they have also announced a general amnesty. We have been very active in Kabul on Saturday and Sunday.
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has held emergency meetings with key political leaders and former warlords in the country. Earlier, Afghanistan's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah also met with key Afghan leaders to discuss the current situation and the country's future. Of The issue of forming an interim government was discussed. According to media reports, Abdullah Abdullah acted as a mediator in the talks.
Afghanistan is at a new turning point in its history. What happens next and where the camel sits will depend on the behavior of the Taliban and their rival groups. Talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government This reflects the fact that the parties want to resolve issues peacefully instead of further bloodshed in the region.
According to the latest reports, an agreement has been reached between the Taliban and the Afghan government and the parties have agreed to resolve the issue peacefully, which is a welcome development that will have a positive impact on the entire region. In such a scenario, Pakistan needs to keep a close eye on the changing situation in the region as the changes in Afghanistan will have a direct impact on Pakistan. Pakistan has completely closed the Afghan border. This is a wise and timely decision as leaving the Pak-Afghan border open is very dangerous for Pakistan in the current situation.
If the border is opened, a new influx of refugees from the areas adjacent to Afghanistan will enter Pakistan, under the guise of which many terrorists will also come here in the form of refugees, especially with the arrival of ISIS fighters in Afghanistan. Have become complicated. The Corona epidemic is also widespread in Afghanistan. There are also no corona testing facilities. Therefore, no one knows the number of Corona victims. Pakistan is already in a difficult situation with regard to Corona.
Pakistan's policy makers should also think about this. If we look at the internal situation of the country, the number of terrorist incidents has increased in the last few weeks. The terrorists took action against the Chinese engineers in Dasu.
Terrorists attacked FC vehicle near Loralai in Balochistan yesterday. FC retaliated by killing 3 terrorists and martyred a young man in an exchange of fire, according to ISPR in Shahrag area of Loralai. The terrorists attacked the FC vehicle. As a result of immediate action of the soldiers, 3 terrorists were killed while Naik Sharif was martyred, Major Qasim and a young man were injured in the exchange of fire.
Terrorists attacked CTD police in Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday. A bloody incident took place in Karachi in which 12 people were killed. According to the incidents, a hand grenade was hurled at a truck in Baldia Town area of Karachi on Saturday night. Thirteen people, including six women and four children from the same family, were killed and several others were injured in the attack.
The victims belong to the same family as Swat. According to preliminary information, the truck in which the blast took place had 20 to 25 people on board. Passengers were attending a wedding when the truck exploded. Nothing can be said about the incident yet as the police are looking into it from various angles.
According to a report in the previous day, the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) has been the target of a cyber attack by hackers. According to reports, this situation arose on Saturday night. It is said that the hackers have not been identified yet. However, these news and reports show that Pakistan has to remain vigilant in the current situation. The enemy can try to target the country with multi-pronged tactics. Changes are taking place in the region which are extraordinary.
Who is playing whose game, it is difficult to guess at the moment, the interests of the United States, Europe, Russia, China, Iran and India are associated with Afghanistan. Pakistan's interests in this country are not hidden from anyone. Whoever rules Afghanistan, the game of foreign powers will not end.
The mistakes that the Taliban have made in the past, maybe this time they will try to correct the mistakes and make better deals with the international community. Pakistan has a lot at stake in Afghanistan. After the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan, Pakistan Sheltered millions of refugees who have not returned to date. They have severely affected Pakistan's economy and society. A lobby has sprung up in Pakistan whose interests have been linked to Afghan refugees, terrorism and trafficking. When it became economically strong, it affected other spheres of life including politics. The same lobby tried to create an atmosphere of sympathy for terrorists in Pakistan. Due to illegal trade, this lobby made a lot of money.
It is important to find a peaceful and better solution to the current situation in Afghanistan because Pakistan's interests and situation are closely linked to the situation in Afghanistan.
