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Pakistan reaffirmed its longstanding hospitality towards millions of Afghan refugees, dismissing claims of mistreatment during the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan (IFRP). Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan responded to remarks by the Afghan Charge d’Affaires, stating that Pakistan has provided Afghan nationals with respect, dignity, and access to essential services despite minimal international support. He emphasized that the IFRP, initiated …

Since reclaiming power in August 2021, the Taliban have begun a nuanced diplomatic journey, engaging with neighbouring powers such as China, Russia and Iran. Despite international isolation over human rights and terrorism concerns, the Taliban have leveraged Afghanistan’s strategic position and resources to further relationships centred on economic collaboration, border security and counterterrorism efforts. However, the sustainability of these alliances …