Pakistan, March 12 -- The Wakhan Corridor, a narrow land passage stretching between Afghanistan and the surrounding countries of Pakistan, China and Central Asia, is often overlooked in the broader discussions of geopolitical stability. However, its role as a porous and unregulated gateway cannot be understated. It remains a vulnerable entry point for Afghan-based terrorist groups. It provides militants with easy access to Pakistan, China and Central Asia. If left unchecked, this remote passage risks evolving into a central transit hub for extremist organizations, which could severely destabilize the entire region.

The origins of the Wakhan Corridor lie deep within the geopolitics of the colonial era. In the 19th century, the British, in...