The Durand Line

The Durand Line is the international boundary that separates Afghanistan and Pakistan, established in 1893 through an agreement between British India and Afghanistan. It runs approximately 2,640 kilometers (1,640 miles) across the mountainous region. The line was created to define spheres of influence and control during British rule, but many Pashtuns and ethnic groups living along the border consider it an imposition, not a legitimate national border. Even after Pakistan's independence in 1947, the Durand Line remains a contentious and unrecognized frontier, affecting regional relations and internal security in both countries.