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Pakistan: Afghan cleric shot dead amid growing violence against refugees
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The residents said that refugees in Raza Khan Maryamzai are facing mounting fear and uncertainty as Pakistan continues a relentless crackdown and deportation campaign on Afghans.
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Afghanistan-Pakistan trade slips to USD 1.1 billion in first half of 2025
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan's Ministry of Industry and Commerce said trade with Pakistan fell slightly to USD 1.108 billion in the first half of 2025, down from USD 1.117 billion last year. Tolo News reported officials and analysts urged separating politics from trade to boost ties despite border closures a
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Afghan deportees allege police mistreatment in Pakistan, urge aid as camps
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghans deported from Pakistan say they faced police mistreatment and now struggle without shelter or resources. Pakistan has closed five long-running refugee camps, while UNHCR reports over 2.8 million returns from Iran and Pakistan in 2025, raising concerns of worsening refugee hardships,
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Afghan migrants leave Pakistan after expiry of PoR cards grace period
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A situation report of the UNHCR released on Friday said that in August alone, returns increased by 254 per cent, while deportations rose by 191pc as compared to July, coinciding with the start of the third phase of the 'Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan' (IFPR).
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Afghan migrants report surge in forced deportations from Pakistan
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghan migrants in Pakistan say deportations have intensified since the government's August 31 deadline, with many facing hardships due to halted visa renewals. Rights activists have urged Pakistan to pause the removals until Afghanistan's situation improves, Tolo News reported.
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UAE announces squad for triangular T20I series ahead of Asia Cup
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Muhammad Waseem will lead UAE in the upcoming triangular T20I series against Afghanistan and Pakistan, which will be played in Sharjah from August 29 to September 7. The series will serve as an important preparation for the Men's T20 Asia Cup, starting on September 9, also in the UAE, as per
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WHO reports health challenges for Afghan returnees from Pakistan, Iran
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghan returnees from Pakistan and Iran are facing severe healthcare challenges, including shortages of essential medicines, female health staff, gender-sensitive services, isolation facilities, trauma care, and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), Khaama news reported, citing
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Afghanistan, Pakistan and China vow stronger cooperation against terror gr
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China agreed to boost cooperation against terror groups, including TTP, at a trilateral meeting in Kabul, Tolo News reported. Leaders highlighted peace, stability, and economic ties, while experts expressed doubts, citing Pakistan's conflicting approach and decl
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Afghan, Pakistani officials call for dialogue to ease bilateral strains
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad reviewed four years of the Islamic Emirate's rule in Afghanistan. Officials highlighted the Emirate's balanced, economy-focused foreign policy, ongoing tensions with Pakistan, and the need for dialogue and cooperation to ensure regional peace a
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Former Afghan President Karzai condemns alleged Pakistani airstrike in Nur
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai condemned a reported Pakistani airstrike in Nuristan, urging respect for Afghanistan's sovereignty and international law. Taliban authorities remain silent, while reports suggest the strike may have targeted TTP positions, further straining Kabul-Islamaba
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300 families, 350 prisoners forcibly deported from Pakistan to Afghanistan
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In the past 24 hours, hundreds of Afghan families and prisoners were deported from Pakistan and Iran, adding to a massive ongoing return of migrants. Many deportees, some with legal documents, have sought urgent aid as Afghanistan faces one of its largest forced migration crises.
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KP assembly asks Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan to return to Afghanistan
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Residents of Pakistan's Bajaur district have convened a jirga calling on Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters to leave the area and return to Afghanistan, a move that underscores growing public frustration over violence and insecurity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as per Khaama Press.
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