The dynamics of Pak-Afghan relations: an analysis of (mis)trust between the two countries from 2001-2018

Pakistan and Afghanistan share the contiguity of neighbourhood bonds Islam. Despite linguistic, cultural traditional similarities, their relations have remained in a spin. are geographically so dependent on each other that effects war peace could be felt both sides borders. Many factors involved upsetting these relations: hostility Afghan rulers tilt towards India since Pakistan’s independence; Durand Line Pakhtunistan issues Pakistan's role during Soviet-Afghan (1979-1989) supporting Jihadists. Pak-Afghan exemplary Taliban rule (1996-2001). The paper explores: a) President Hamid Karzai's rule; b) under Ashraf Ghani; c) India's sabotaging relations; d) efforts Afghanistan’s rebuilding reconstruction process. study finds dynamics post-9/11 era were not cordial there was great trust deficit between two countries different US-led regimes. is based historical legacies an analytical understanding them. previous research subject did fully explore 2001-2018, which this aims to fulfil.