Challenges in Pak- Afghan relations

Abstract

This paper will focus on the bilateral relations of Pakistan and Afghanistan. It will track down the history of Pak-Afghan relation and the challenges in fo stering friendly relations with Afghanistan. The first chapter will analyse the history and the challenges caused by Durand Line and Pakhtoonistan issue. The chapter will draw focus on 2 151 century relation spec ially Pakistan 's foreign policy after 9/11. It will focus on emergence of Taliban and the challenges faced by the two nations during that time. Since 1947, Pak-Afghan relations have been influenced by Indian threat discernment, which made security an important determinant of Pakistan 's foreign policy. The security dilemma which was there at the very beginning created mistrust between Pakistan and India and this influenced Pak-Afghan relations and highlighted mistrust in their bilateral ties. The third chapter is entirely on the most important challenge being posed by India. It discusses the Indian role in PakAfghan relations. Lastly, the forth chapter will analyse future prospects for Pakistan and Afghanistan, the ongoing peace talk and the US withdrawal fr0111 Afghanistan and its importance for Pakistan