Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why have Pakistan and Afghanistan historically struggled to build stable relations? Is Afghanistan once again becoming a battleground for regional and global powers? And what is Pakistan's long-term strategy for Afghanistan?
In this episode, TCM's Wahid Ali sits down with security analyst Salman Javed to discuss the faultlines in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations.
00:00 - Intro
01:55 - What Went Wrong With “Good Tal*ban”?
09:39 - Why Do Afghan Tal*ban Support TTP?
17:46 - Why Did Tal*ban Turn Against Pakistan?
24:28 - Muslim Brotherhood Vs Great Game 3.0
28:56 - Are Afghan Tal*ban Using TTP Against ISKP?
36:25 - Is Afghanistan Again a Battleground for Great Game 3.0?
41:22 - What Is the Endgame for Operation Ghazab Lil-Haq?
44:52 - Does Pakistan Want Regime Change in Afghanistan?
48:46 - The Role of Pashtunwali
51:13 - Conclusion
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TCM’s journey since 2017 has been about telling stories that people want to hear, which mainstream media has been neglecting for decades. We want to disrupt the status quo by delivering engaging content that empowers impassioned voices and impacts social change. We are defined by integrity, grit, and ingenuity, and this is what drives us.
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We will take you where the real stories happen but often go untold and unseen in the shortest possible time having more information. Unlike the traditional media, TCM aims at sharing diverse stories across multi-platforms aimed at the people who consume news through mobile and social stream. We take up the challenge in the digital arena to present the news in the most imaginative and innovative ways.
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Why have Pakistan and Afghanistan historically struggled to build stable relations? Is Afghanistan once again becoming a battleground for regional and global powers? And what is Pakistan's long-term strategy for Afghanistan?
In this episode, TCM's Wahid Ali sits down with security analyst Salman Javed to discuss the faultlines in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations.
00:00 - Intro
01:55 - What Went Wrong With “Good Tal*ban”?
09:39 - Why Do Afghan Tal*ban Support TTP?
17:46 - Why Did Tal*ban Turn Against Pakistan?
24:28 - Muslim Brotherhood Vs Great Game 3.0
28:56 - Are Afghan Tal*ban Using TTP Against ISKP?
36:25 - Is Afghanistan Again a Battleground for Great Game 3.0?
41:22 - What Is the Endgame for Operation Ghazab Lil-Haq?
44:52 - Does Pakistan Want Regime Change in Afghanistan?
48:46 - The Role of Pashtunwali
51:13 - Conclusion
___________________________________
TCM’s journey since 2017 has been about telling stories that people want to hear, which mainstream media has been neglecting for decades. We want to disrupt the status quo by delivering engaging content that empowers impassioned voices and impacts social change. We are defined by integrity, grit, and ingenuity, and this is what drives us.
Support independent journalism in Pakistan and get exclusive access to the full-length version of our videos: patreon.com/thecentrummedia
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Subscribe to TCM: bit.ly/2Tu6AkW
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Website: thecentrummedia.com
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About The Centrum Media
The Centrum Media (TCM) has the credit of Pakistan’s first digital news network specializing in visual storytelling. Being a premier online platform, TCM strives to enhance the online experience of the new generation, ranging from hard news to feature stories. TCM creates original content and curates simultaneously from multiple sources.
We will take you where the real stories happen but often go untold and unseen in the shortest possible time having more information. Unlike the traditional media, TCM aims at sharing diverse stories across multi-platforms aimed at the people who consume news through mobile and social stream. We take up the challenge in the digital arena to present the news in the most imaginative and innovative ways.
Your on-the-go lifestyle forces us to bring the news directly to your pocket devices.
