Afghan jihad had far-reaching consequences for the world in general and for
Pakistan in particular:
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Foundations of the Soviet Communist regime started shaking due to this
military defeat and the Soviet Union was finally disintegrated within few
years (in 1991).
Pakistan emerged as a dignified and honourable country with an improved
image, in the community of nations, but this victory also created some
problems for Pakistan in future.
Illegal weapons were brought into Pakistan on large scale. Drugs largely
spread during this period.
Pakistan’s economy had to face great stress due to large scale migration of
people from Afghanistan.
Influx of Afghan refugees increased unemployment in Pakistan.
Terrorist activities increased and crime rate went up.
(vii) After the end of Afghan jihad the Americans did not make any serious effort
to establish democratic system or a strong government in Afghanistan. After
the withdrawal of Russian occupation forces, power struggle began, the
warlords started fighting with each other. This internal Afghan strife made
our western borders unsafe.