Stories by S. Mudassir Ali Shah

Siege of Ghazni

Trump’s South Asia strategy has gone awry in Afghanistan.

Published 19 Aug, 2018 07:20am

Hell on earth

Civilians have taken the brunt of the assaults in Afghanistan.

Published 05 Aug, 2018 07:27am

Glimmer of hope

Before Dostum can prop up the head of state, he will have to clear his own name.

Published 26 Jul, 2018 05:57am

Tragedy in Kabul

These are deadly times for Afghan journalists.

Updated 03 May, 2018 12:08pm

A damp squib

The Taliban are not ready for direct talks with Kabul.

Published 01 Apr, 2018 06:49am

A gory Nauroze

IS is seeking to sow divisions between Sunnis and Shias.

Updated 24 Mar, 2018 09:33am

Ghani’s initiative

How the rebels will respond to Ghani’s offer remains to be seen.

Published 02 Mar, 2018 06:59am

A rare overture

The Afghan Taliban’s propaganda has evolved.

Published 19 Feb, 2018 07:27am

Dangerous gamble

Restrictions on Pakistan won’t halt attacks in Afghanistan.

Published 11 Jan, 2018 07:11am

Election in limbo

Afghanistan requires a smooth transition.

Published 17 Dec, 2017 07:29am

Winning strategy?

The way forward in Afghanistan remains blurred.

Published 23 Aug, 2017 07:18am

McCain’s formula

Will his proposal turn the Afghan tide?

Published 13 Aug, 2017 07:27am

A gathering storm

The Dostum episode reflects the growing crisis in Kabul.

Published 20 Jul, 2017 07:13am

Setback to peace

Pouring more troops into Afghanistan will not work.

Published 02 Jul, 2017 04:12am

Kabul in a fix

More boots on the ground will set back progress.

Updated 24 Jul, 2017 09:33am

Border flare-up

Kabul should know that trust is a two-way street.

Updated 10 May, 2017 03:33am

Balkh bloodbath

The raid will demoralise the troops.

Published 25 Apr, 2017 06:59am

Spoiler-in-chief

The US should have attended the latest Afghan peace talks.

Published 16 Apr, 2017 06:59am

Bait-and-switch?

The fencing project is going to be a Herculean task.

Updated 03 Apr, 2017 01:37pm

Fall of Sangin

The district is one of Afghanistan’s deadliest battlefields.

Published 26 Mar, 2017 07:00am