Elsa Imdad, Author at Afghan Studies Center

From Shari Baloch to Zareena Rafiq: The Gendered Evolution of Baloch Militancy

When a woman walks into a heavily guarded military compound with explosives strapped to her body, it forces a rethink

Trucks loaded with supplies park along a road leading to the Torkham border, after Pakistan closed border crossings with Afghanistan, on October 15. — Reuters

Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Closure: Economic Impact at a Glance

The suspension of Pakistan–Afghanistan trade since 10 October 2025 has created mounting economic pressure, particularly for Afghanistan, which depends on

Demand for surrender of Bin Laden was an excuse for invasion: Unforgettable meeting with Mullah Omar

Torkham Border Reopens After Week-long Tensions

In a significant move towards resuming the bilateral trade and transit and strengthen cooperation, the Torkham border between Afghanistan and

Over 1,000 Afghans trapped in Pakistan awaiting UK travel, report finds

LONDON: More than 1,000 Afghans eligible to come to the UK for resettlement remain stuck in Pakistan, a report by

Women Pay Highest Price for Climate Change

Affected most due to climate change, women’s rights and well-being are overlooked in climate policy-making on national and international levels.

Human Rights Decline in Afghanistan: Amnesty International Report

Afghanistan at a Glance Women’s rights, press freedom, and freedom of expression restrictions all saw dramatic increases. Institutions created to

Afghanistan: OHCHR alarm over arrests of activists speaking up for women and girls

The de facto Taliban authorities in Afghanistan must immediately release activists detained for advocating for girls’ and women’s rights, the UN

Explaining the resurgence of terrorist violence in Pakistan

Terrorist attacks in Pakistan peaked in 2013, averaging just under four attacks a day, with nearly 2700 total fatalities. The

South Asia has Worst GTI Score in 2022

Violent conflict remains the primary driver of terrorism, with over 88 per cent of attacks and 98 per cent of