Pakistan, March 13 -- The Wakhan Corridor-a narrow strip of land carved during the colonial era-stands today as a haunting relic and a strategic vulnerability. It is an unchecked gateway through which Afghan-based terrorists can spill over into Pakistan, China, and Central Asia. Unacceptable. Unforgivable.

Historically, the Wakhan Corridor was designed by the British as a buffer between colonial India and Russia. Today, it separates Pakistan from Central Asia-a division that not only hinders regional connectivity but also limits our economic potential. Once, this region shared deep economic and cultural ties with areas now part of Pakistan. Those ties have been severed by arbitrary borders and a legacy of colonial interference. The conse...