Sociopolitical Challenges of Afghan Society: Post 9/11 Scenario

Khan, Muhammad A.Y.; ur Rehman, Tansif

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Sociopolitical Challenges of Afghan Society: Post 9/11 Scenario

Muhammad Ahad Yar Khan * mahadyarkhan@gmail.com
University of Karachi, Faculty of Social Sciences, Area Study Centre for Europe

Tansif ur Rehman * tansif@live.com * ORCID: 0000-0002-5454-2150 * ResearcherID: Y-2888-2018
University of Karachi, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Criminology

Open Journal for Sociological Studies, 2018, 2(2), 83-92 * DOI: https://doi.org/10.32591/coas.ojss.0202.04083k
Online Published Date: 12 December 2018

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KEY WORDS: Afghanistan, Pakistan, sociopolitical challenges, post-9/11, qualitative.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of the Research: The article examines various issues in Afghanistan in the context of post- 9/11 scenario. It focuses on security, maintenance as well as various development pursuits encompassing the social, political, and economic dimensions of Afghanistan.
Method: The respective study is qualitative and secondary academic sources have been used.
Conclusion: The process of rehabilitation in Afghanistan is directly connected with Pakistan. Pakistan with the cooperation of China is heading for such projects that will unquestionably benefit the whole region, especially Afghanistan. Gwadar port and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project will open the doors for landlocked Afghanistan. On the other hand, Afghanistan is gateway for Pakistan to the Central Asian countries, which possess abundance of natural resources that can be of great use for Pakistan in the near future. Moreover, to fight the common foe, i.e., terrorism, both countries need cooperation on intelligence and strategic level.

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR:
Dr. Tansif ur Rehman, Teaching Associate, Department of Criminology, University of Karachi-75270, PAKISTAN. E-mail: Tansif@live.com.

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