TERRORISTS continue to infiltrate Pakistan from the western border, carrying weapons and narcotics — the proceeds of which fund terrorism not only within Pakistan but also across other regions under their influence

. The Qatar Agreement had clearly stipulated that the Afghan government would bear responsibility if its soil were used for terrorist activities. The growing warmth between the fragile Afghan regime and India, seemingly aimed at drawing New Delhi deeper into Afghanistan’s internal dynamics, may ultimately prove disastrous for India. Reports suggest that India is edging toward a defence pact with an internationally unrecognized Afghan government, apparently in a bid to engage Pakistan through third-party soil. Yet, in doing so, India may have walked into a strategic trap. History offers a stark reminder: two global superpowers, far mightier than India, once met their downfall on this very terrain.

Pakistan, meanwhile, appears resolute in transforming into a hard state, determined to eliminate all threats to its national security. Observers believe October could be pivotal for the BJP-led government amid the Bihar elections, as Modi faces internal challenges ranging from Sikh dissent to economic discontent. This domestic fragility may signal shifts in India’s policies, further pressured by US President Donald Trump’s taunting calls for Modi to “avenge” the humiliation India suffered during the events of May 2025. These evolving dynamics raise critical........

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