There is no one in the world who forgets a greater favor than the Afghans.

 There is no one in the world who forgets a greater favor than the Afghans.

The situation between Afghanistan and Pakistan was already tense, but the Taliban has taken a step that has further strained the relations between the two countries.

The Taliban have installed a large map on the grave of the famous Pashto poet Matiullah Torab, which they call “Greater Afghanistan”. This map shows the areas of Pakistan that the Taliban consider part of their historical territories. This step by the Taliban government has not only caused concern for Pakistan but also started a new diplomatic tension in the region. This action is being considered equivalent to questioning Pakistan’s border sovereignty. The political leadership and the public of Pakistan have called the map provocative and are considering it a dangerous gesture against the peace of the region, while the Taliban has not yet offered an official explanation for this action. Against the backdrop of border tensions, this incident has come at a time when the two countries are already experiencing diplomatic tension due to recent clashes and border closures. Nevertheless, the Taliban’s move has clearly worsened the situation. Analysts say that the map is not only intended to provoke an emotional response, but also indicates a new political strategy in the region. If both countries do not take this issue seriously, the situation may worsen. At present, the entire region is entering a situation where a small mistake can turn into a major conflict. Pakistan is considering this action against its territorial sovereignty, while the Taliban are calling it part of their “national ideology.” Now it remains to be seen whether the two countries resolve this issue through talks in the coming days or this step will prove to be the beginning of a major diplomatic war. Some ignorant people say that Afghanistan has alternative routes and it doesn't matter if trade with Pakistan is closed😅

Let me tell you how much it is affecting Afghanistan. Afghanistan, which is a landlocked country

The main artery of its trade has always been the ports of Pakistan

Not only did Afghanistan's imports come through Karachi and Bin Qasim, but its exports also reached the world.

Today, when this route has been suspended for almost two months, it is directly affecting Afghan traders, the general public and the Afghan economy,

whether one believes it or not.

First route: Pakistan (Karachi / Bin Qasim)

This is the natural, cheap and tried and tested route.

Kabul to Karachi Distance: Approximately 1500 km

Transit time: 3 to 4 days

Container cost (approximately): 2000 to 2500 dollars

Advantages: Short distance, cheap fare, ready infrastructure.

 This was the reason why for decades, more than 70 percent of Afghanistan's trade was carried out through this route.

Alternative route number 1: Iran (Chabahar Port)

Now let's explain this route to these "blind minds".

Distance from Kabul to Chabahar: Approximately 2600 kilometers

Transit time: 14 days

Container cost: $7000

Problem:

Long distance and bad roads

Iran's internal taxes

Slow clearance

That is, the same goods, the same container, double the cost, double the time.

Alternative route number 2: Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan)

This route only looks good on maps.

 Distance: More than 3000 km

Cost: $9000 per container

Problems:

Multiple border clearances

Combination of railway and road

Political and weather obstacles

This route may be a compulsion, not an alternative. Now, let's understand clearly that those who say "Afghanistan doesn't matter" are either ignorant of the ABCs of trade or have deliberately turned a blind eye.

Afghan fruits, dried fruits, carpets are all lying closed,

Containers are stuck at the borders

Traders' capital is stuck

Inflation has reached the common Afghan citizen,

It is not just Pakistan's geographical superiority, but history, common sense and ground reality have decided that the cheapest, shortest and most effective route for Afghanistan is Pakistan.

You try to pull our beard by sitting in India's lap, this is not acceptable under any circumstances

Those ignorant people who say that Afghanistan has alternative routes, it doesn't matter, knock on their brains😅