New road to Kabul: India balances commerce, strategy and Afghan voices
Published on: Dec. 7, 2025, 7:46 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India's strategic outreach to the Taliban regime is fostering renewed trade ties, particularly for Afghan traders like Mushtaq Karim in Delhi. Despite personal animosity towards the Taliban, these Afghans benefit from improved air-freight corridors and a resilient business relationship, crucial for their livelihoods and India's regional interests.
