Afghan refugees return accelerates amid crackdown preparations
PESHAWAR – The return of Afghan refugees from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has accelerated, with doctors, nurses, teachers, and members of the business community among those going back in large numbers. This development comes as federal institutions prepare for a possible crackdown on unregistered refugees. Sources confirmed that search operations are under way in different districts to […]
Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: Property, Power, and the Politics of Return
As the deadline of September 1 approaches, the government’s ultimatum to Afghan refugees in Pakistan has triggered a wave of hasty property sales across Peshawar and other cities. Refugees who once believed they had found permanence now find themselves forced to liquidate assets before leaving. At the center of this sudden activity lies a troubling […]
Govt to Regulate Afghan Madrassa Students, Block SIMs of Illegal Residents
PESHAWAR – The Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control has decided not to deport Afghan madrassa students immediately but instead regulate their stay under the Foreigners Registration Process (FRP). Only those students holding valid visas will be allowed to remain in Pakistan. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by the Federal Secretary […]
Afghan Refugees Start Selling Properties as Repatriation Begins In Peshawar
Afghan Refugees Start Selling Properties as Repatriation Begins In Peshawar
Security Forces Foil Suicide Attack Attempt on Pakistan-Afghanistan Border
PESHAWAR – Security forces foil suicide attack attempt on Pakistan-Afghanistan border by arresting five Afghan suicide bombers. The group crossed into Kurram district on 17 July, triggering an immediate response. According to intelligence sources, the suspects entered Pakistan at 6:25 pm. Since prior alerts had been issued, army personnel and intelligence teams swiftly deployed checkpoints […]
Trans-Afghan Railway: Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and Taliban-Led Afghanistan Sign Historic Deal
Trans-Afghan Railway: Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and Taliban-Led Afghanistan Sign Historic Deal
Ghulam Khan Border Crossing Shut Indefinitely Amid Rising Security Threats
PESHAWAR – Pakistan has shut the Ghulam Khan border crossing with Afghanistan indefinitely after a deadly suicide bombing in North Waziristan killed at least 13 security personnel. The closure comes amid growing security threats and escalating clashes along the Afghan border. Consequently, authorities have imposed a curfew in parts of North Waziristan to ensure public […]
Pakistan To Issue One-Year Multiple-Entry Visas To Afghan Drivers
Pakistan tTo Issue One-Year Multiple-Entry Visas To Afghan Drivers
Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations: China’s Trilateral Talks Pave Way for Regional Harmony
PESHAWAR – In a significant stride toward strengthening Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, a trilateral meeting in Beijing on May 21, 2025, has sparked optimism for deeper diplomatic ties, economic collaboration, and robust counter-terrorism efforts. Facilitated by China, the talks between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, […]