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Afghans seek alternative trade routes - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD
With trade to Pakistan collapsing, Kabul is searching for new lifelines in Central Asia and India. But unfinished railways, lack of recognition, and Chinese competition keep Afghanistan stuck. This episode examines the fragile peace between Pakistan and the Taliban following failed negotiations in Turkey. Eastern Express breaks down the sharp military imbalance between the two sides – and why Afghanistan’s armed forces are slowly losing capability.