Source: FP Subject: Geography Context: Renewed military clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have intensified tensions across the Durand Line, signalling a deep rupture in political and military ties. About Durand Line: What it is? The Durand Line is a 2,600-km international land boundary separating Afghanistan and Pakistan, originally drawn in 1893 to demarcate spheres of …
Source: TP Context: India withdrew from the Ayni air base in Tajikistan in 2022 after the lease agreement with Tajikistan was not renewed, reportedly due to pressure from Russia and China. About Ayni Air Base in Tajikistan: What it is? The Ayni air base, also known as the Gissar Military Aerodrome (GMA), is a strategically …
Source: TOI Context: Fresh cross-border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan along the Durand Line have killed over 80 soldiers on both sides, reigniting tensions over the disputed frontier. About Durand Line: What it is? The Durand Line is the international land border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, stretching for about 2,600 km (1,600 miles). It demarcates …
