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 […]
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 […]