In life, everything is recognized by its unique characteristics; this concept is referred to as “Specific or the most specific description “in logical terms. The unique characteristic of Islam is “moderation and balance.” Moderation is a trait that is emphasized in every aspect of Islam, whether in beliefs, worship, ethics, transactions, politics, or trade. No More
Afghanistan’s foreign policy towards Pakistan has been highly reactive, unstable, and marked by fluctuating optimism and pessimism. In contrast, Pakistan’s foreign policy concerning Afghanistan has, from the Afghan perspective, maintained a harmful stability over the past 78 years, characterized by interference and the creation of comprehensive instability in Afghanistan. From the Afghan viewpoint, the ruling More
Afghans in Toronto, Canada, along with members of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, organized a protest in response to the reported killing of dozens of Afghan refugees by Iranian border guards and the ongoing oppression of Pashtuns in Pakistan. Just days ago, Iranian border forces reportedly opened fire on Afghan refugees attempting to cross into Iran, More
The book “Successful Mission” (Baryalay Mamoriat), which discusses government services and political experiences by Abdul Jabbar Naeemi, a former governor of various provinces, was launched last Sunday in Toronto, Canada. In this book, Naeemi shares his experiences during his tenure in the provinces of Khost, Wardak, Laghman, and Kunduz, as well as insights into the government’s twenty-year journey, actions, and efforts against corruption, smuggling, More
In this episode of “Ghatol,” we are happy to host Roshan Khadim, son of the esteemed Pashto language and literature figure, Professor Qiamuddin Khadim. Join us as we explore Roshan’s poetry, writings, and artistic endeavors, while also honoring the life and contributions of Professor Khadim. We delve into a range of topics that highlight their More
Official diplomatic relations between Afghanistan and the United States began in 1935 when Afghanistan opened its embassy in Washington, D.C. on May 26 of that year. Since then, these relations have experienced many highs and lows. Researchers suggest that a significant reason for this instability has been the U.S.’s lack of commitment to Afghanistan and More
In this episode of “Memories of the Homeland,” our gust is Engineer EhsanullahSadqat, the Deputy of the Afghan Social Services Center in Toronto. Sadqat, who has spent over 43 years in exile, has a profound love for his homeland and its people, having even penned poetry about his experiences. He shares heartfelt stories and reflections on his life More
Diplomacy is referred to as the art of seizing opportunities. It is largely analyzable through the realist school of thought but is distant from human-centered ethical principles; meaning that if a policy serves the country’s interests in any situation, it is adopted, whether it involves the rhetoric of war or peace. Diplomats pursue their country’s More
On October 12, a vibrant gathering in Vancouver, Canada brought together several Afghans who urged the international community to uphold human rights and express solidarity with the Khyber Tribal Jirga. Organized by the Afghan National Cultural Society, the event drew dozens of attendees. Participants emphasized that tens of thousands of Pashtuns convened in Khyber, united More
Afghanistan has had political, cultural, social, and economic relations with many countries, empires, and powers around the world for centuries, including its neighbors. The history of Afghanistan’s official political relations with Europe dates back approximately 150 years, while its ties with Russia predate that. Moreover, its political relations with the Arab world are among the More