Afghanistan-Pakistan Border

The Afghanistan-Pakistan border, known as the Durand Line, is a 2,670-kilometer (around 1,660 miles) territorial boundary established in 1893 between British India and Afghanistan. It divides the two countries, separating Pakistani provinces from Afghan regions. The border is complex, with areas of dispute and asymmetrical recognition—Afghanistan has historically questioned its legitimacy and few countries recognize it officially as a hard boundary. This border has significant geopolitical implications, influencing security, migration, and regional stability, and remains a sensitive and sometimes contested frontier for both nations.