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This research will try to cover Pakistan's role as front line state in the war on terror and dangers to its security after the incident of 9/11. Indian approach towards Afghanistan, particularly in the background of purposed withdrawal of international forces from Afghanistan is a goal of its classic strategic policy towards Pakistan. It is very important for India that Pakistan does not have a hold in Afghanistan affairs. Historically, India has always tried to prevent Pakistan from gaining any domination in Afghanistan. India would like to minimize Pakistani contribution in the Afghan political affairs and to ensure that an orthodox rule of the Taliban does not emerge again. Pakistan, conversely, has viewed Afghanistan as a counter balance to Indian dominance in South Asia. Islamabad views friendly relationship between India and Afghanistan as disadvantageous to its national security interests as the two states border the two sides of Pakistan. Pakistan feels encircled by India on both sides of its borders. A friendly political affiliation with Kabul is viewed by Pakistan as vital to avoid a strategic position of being caught between a dominant rival India in the east and Afghanistan who declares the 'Pashtun' subjected areas as a part of its country in the west. This fear of strategic encirclement by the India created a security dilemma for the Pakistan. Both India and Pakistan sought for a strategic depth in Afghanistan for the mitigation of their respective security dilemmas. Although there is a long history of antagonism between these states but, many common grounds and mutual working opportunities are also exist which are highlighted in this research. This thesis highlights the significance of a trilateral (India, Pakistan and Afghanistan) solution in Afghanistan and the steps forward from this particular aspect. The possible answer to security dilemma of Pakistan in the context of Afghanistan is a solution within the region. Negotiations or a composite dialogue involving all three states India and Pakistan or Afghanistan emphasizing on common grounds and opportunities can mitigate this security dilemma.

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