Afghanistan is once again at the brink of becoming a warzone. The onus is on the West once again. Taliban blitz coupled with US disinterest has brought a nightmare for the citizens of Afghanistan. For Taliban, opposing and fighting against an incumbent government is altogether a different ball game than running a country. Once thriving upon democratic fundamentals and strengthening civil society, Afghans are now looking at an abyss. Between the only two options of either leaving their country or suffering from the Taliban wrath, Afghans can foresee the dark days that lie ahead. The looming disaster is not of a natural making. The United States (US) has once again lobbied against the Taliban and has successfully frozen Afghanistan’s central bank reserve abroad. This has stymied the Taliban from running the economy. At the economic front, it is also at the brink of collapse. With no recognition from the international community, an already struggling Afghan economy will further nosedive. October 27-Black Day: Human rights’ violations in IIOJK PM Imran Khan urges India to stop atrocities in IIOJK on Black Day  For the past many decades, relief in Afghanistan has only come through humanitarian aid and western donations. The country’s precarious … Continue reading Why does the World Need to Step up for Afghanistan?