The US has declared that all its troops would leave Afghanistan by September 11. President Ashraf Ghani would like the world to believe that Afghan security forces were fully capable of defending the country. More realistic Afghan politicians have however warned of a bloody civil war after the US and allied forces leave Afghanistan without brokering a deal between the Afghan government and the Taliban. The four-month time before the last contingent of foreign troops leaves Afghanistan provides a window of opportunity to those who want Peace in Afghanistan and the region. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmud Qureshi needs to hold extensive talks with his Afghan counterpart Hanif Atmar while in Turkey to find how Pakistan can have a more nuanced Afghan policy.

Source: Pakistan Today April 19, 2021 17:26 UTC