After passing thru the stages of occupation, Afghanistan has now entered an era of glorious independence and freedom. There is no internal interference or conflict, and all policies and programs are carried out by benevolent, compassionate, and wise officials. The hands of all foreign and domestic mercenary factors have been shortened from influencing the decision-making process. Now, the ultimate goal of the current Afghan government is to preserve territorial integrity, develop prosperity, and achieve progress in political and economic interactions.
In the short time of the past four years, many of these important goals have been achieved and brought to fruition, from progress in establishing political and trade relations with neighboring and other countries to efforts toward self-sufficiency in producing necessary goods and expanding the export sector.
However, what has caused tension and exacerbated the situation in the media and propaganda dimension – although it will have no impact on changing national decisions and is like beating the air and pounding water in a mortar – is that many of the opposing fugitives and still close neighbors (Pakistan) are not satisfied with the calm situation and the booming economy and politics of Afghanistan, and are constantly seeking to portray a negative image, deceive, and distort the facts.
It is no secret that in the past month or two, relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have deteriorated due to Pakistan’s invasion of Afghan airspace, airstrikes, and the killing of civilians, leading to tensions. The escalation of conflicts in border areas and the unsuccessful attempts at bilateral negotiations to reach a reasonable ceasefire, due to sabotage and unreasonable demands from the Pakistani side, made the situation even more difficult than it already was.
In response to the irrational demands of the Pakistani side and their failure to observe proper negotiation etiquette, the situation ultimately led to officials deciding to drastically reduce trade with Pakistan and set a three-month deadline for Afghan traders to conclude their business with Pakistani companies and settle their accounts.
This decision is unprecedented in its kind and has no precedent in decades, with Afghanistan initiating such a trade disconnection and expressing self-sufficiency.
Despite this, fugitive opponents have now appeared in the media as experts and professionals, dissecting this decision. Of course, their efforts are more focused on the fact that this decision will be detrimental to Afghanistan, and they indirectly and sarcastically show their alignment with and support for Pakistan.
Just as in previous years, each official of the republic era was connected to a foreign country and leaned toward that country in exchange for receiving and securing their personal interests, and implemented imposed demands and wishes, so too are they now repeating the same mistake of the past. Instead of standing by their country and compatriots, they are supporting a country that launched an aggressive attack on Afghanistan and martyred their innocent compatriots in their homes and businesses.
Instead of condemning Pakistan’s unwise actions and praising the timely performance of the country’s officials and soldiers, they have, on the contrary, sided with the enemy and, by falsely portraying the conditions and situation in Afghanistan, are trying to attribute Pakistan’s deteriorating internal situation and unsafe conditions to Afghanistan, and to blame the locals for the escalation of internal conflicts in Pakistan.
After living their lives under the shadow and influence of foreign enemies and acting as workers and mercenaries in exchange for personal gain or the preservation of individual interests, this group can never escape this slave mentality. For this reason, they have been afflicted with this disease every place and forever, and their tongues have nothing to say except in this regard.
One is trying to seek help and build support in the West, while the other is fishing for profits in Pakistan’s muddy pond. One is running barefoot, condemning their own people and nation, while the other, thru fabricated and biased gestures and statements, is trying to show off and whitewash Pakistan, giving the green light.
Despite all these lies and desperate attempts, Afghanistan now has a clear political vision and sufficient competence for wise decision-making. Furthermore, considering the comprehensive growth rate over these four years, the noble people of Afghanistan have come to the heartfelt belief that the most correct course of action is to support and back this current government, which is striving to put Afghanistan back on its feet and achieve self-sufficiency.
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