Border closure cripples traders, hits agricultural exports
Border closure cripples traders, hits agricultural exports
Pakistan Afghanistan conflict: is the region on the brink of war?
The question of whether Pakistan and Afghanistan are heading toward a full-scale war is no longer distant from ground realities. This issue raises several follow-up questions: what would such a conflict look like, which forces are pushing both sides toward escalation, and what might be the eventual outcome? The situation on the ground appears dangerously […]
Pakistan at war: Fighting Terror and Betrayal
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has issued a stark warning – Pakistan is at war. In his latest statement on X, Asif declared that Pakistan now faces a full-scale hybrid conflict involving cross-border terrorism, regional conspiracies, and internal attacks. The Islamabad suicide bombing, the Wana Cadet College terrorist attack, and the New Delhi explosion have […]
UN food agency warns hunger crisis in Afghanistan worsening
PESHAWAR – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that hunger and malnutrition are sharply increasing across Afghanistan, urging immediate international support before winter arrives. On 20 October, the WFP posted a statement on its official X account, saying, “nutritious food is every child’s right.” The agency noted that funding shortages have limited […]
Federal govt orders closure of afghan refugee camps in KP
The federal government has officially ordered the closure of all Afghan refugee camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), ending a 40-year chapter that began with the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The directive, issued by the Federal Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON), instructs all Afghan refugees to leave immediately and calls for the transfer of […]
Afghan Transit Trade suspended as Pakistan orders offloading of containers
Afghan Transit Trade
Govt Orders Closure of Afghan Refugee Camps In KP
PESHAWAR – The federal government has ordered the closure of Afghan refugee camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking a new stage in its nationwide repatriation campaign. The federal directive instructs provincial authorities to vacate long-established camps in Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Mansehra, Charsadda, and Malakand. Thousands of Afghan families are now being told […]
Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions escalate amid cross-border clashes
PESHAWAR – Pakistan and Afghanistan’s bilateral relations have, for some time, faced persistent strains. The root causes are multi-layered. Pakistan has seen a continuous rise in terrorism-related incidents within its borders. Reports suggest India has provided training camps, financial aid, and safe havens for militants, deliberately ignoring Pakistan’s protests. The situation worsened after the withdrawal […]
Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes intensify as regional powers call for restraint
The Pakistan-Afghanistan border witnessed one of its fiercest exchanges in recent years, as unprovoked Afghan firing drew a powerful and sustained response from the Pakistan Army. According to security officials, Taliban forces launched coordinated attacks across multiple frontier points — including Angoor Adda, Bajaur, Kurram, Dir, Chitral, and Baramcha in Balochistan — prompting Pakistan to […]
Alkhidmat Foundation sends relief aid for Afghan earthquake victims
Alkhidmat Foundation sends relief aid for Afghan earthquake victims