Afghan Pakistan border re-opened
March 20, 2017 | Expert Insights
Why did Pakistan close the border?
What was the effect of the closure of the border?
Assessment
The decision to overturn the border closing is an astute move from Nawaz Sharif. Him and his government should realise that pushing away Afghanistan in times of terror will only lead to the problem being further exacerbated. The tactic is failing and is pushing Afghan’s into the waiting arms of India and Iran who both have their own interests in mind. Pakistan and Afghanistan need each other currently more than ever and must come to a conclusion as to how to deal with terrorism in the region which is harming both their native populations. Only once this is done can calm return to both the countries and till then they will further move to alternative solutions from nations vying for better trade routes.
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