Paper: GS – II, Subject: International Relations, Topic: Global Issue, Issue: Pakistan-Afghanistan Relation.
Context:
Since 1947, Pakistan–Afghanistan relations have remained tense, shaped by mistrust, border disputes, militancy, and regional rivalries.
Key Takeaways:
Historical Roots of Tension:
- Pakistan–Afghanistan ties have been strained since 1947, when Afghanistan became the only country to oppose Pakistan’s entry into the UN, over the Durand Line border issue.
About Durand Line: What it is?
- The Durand Line is the international land border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, stretching for about 2,600 km (1,600 miles).
- It demarcates the limits of influence agreed upon between British India and the Emirate of Afghanistan in 1893, but Afghanistan has never officially recognized it.
Location:
- Extends from the Karakoram Range in the northeast (near China) to the Registan Desert in the southwest (near Iran).
- Passes through key geographic and strategic features like the Khyber Pass and Spīn Ghar (White Mountains).
Pakistan-Afghanistan Strategic Frictions:
Pakistan–Afghanistan relations are strained by disputes and rivalries, needing trust-building and regional cooperation for stability.
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