The ongoing tension on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border has now taken the form of war. The armies of these two countries are now crossing the Durand Line and attacking each other’s territory. Seeing the situation of these two countries, many countries have become worried. But do you know how dangerous the border is the Durand Line on which this war is taking place. Today we will tell you about it.
Pakistan-Afghanistan face to face
Let us tell you that after the air strike of Pakistani Army in Afghanistan, the Taliban regime of Afghanistan had sent its soldiers towards Pakistan. At present the armies of both the countries are face to face on the Durand Line. Not only this, shelling is going on from both the armies and many people have already been killed in this undeclared war. The areas most affected by the attacks by the Afghan army are Waziristan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Where even common citizens are losing their lives.
Why is Durand Line border dangerous?
For information, let us tell you that the name of the 2640 km long international border between Afghanistan and Pakistan is Durand Line. Actually this line passes through the Pashtun tribal area and through Balochistan in the south. It is through this border that Pashtuns and Baloch are divided into two countries. This is the reason why it is also considered the most dangerous border in the world.
The British had drawn this line
The connection of Durand Line dates back to the British times. Actually, the British had created the Durand Line to protect their interests in South Asia. It was built in 1893 between British India and the Emirates of Afghanistan. This border was named after Sir Henry Durand, who was the Foreign Secretary of the British ruler of India at that time. According to the information, during that time the British had drawn this border line in collaboration with the then Afghan ruler Abdur Rahman. Britain had handed over the rule of Afghanistan to Rahman to further its interests. Not only this, a large part of the Durand Line passes through PoJK.
undeclared war
Pakistan-Afghanistan armies are face to face on the Durand Line. However, till now no announcement has been made regarding this war from both the countries. That’s why this war is being called an undeclared war.
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