Positions of Afghanistan and Pakistan on the “Durand Line”
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This article provides a detailed examination of the border dispute between Afghanistan and Pakistan concerning the “Durand line”. The article also analyzes the approaches of Afghanistan and Pakistan to this line based on historical, ethnic, and legal factors, and thoroughly discusses the official positions of Kabul and Islamabad.
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