Aimed at completely securing India-Bangladesh border fencing from Bangladeshi infiltrators and smugglers, the Border Security Force (BSF) has started a scheme of beekeeping-a move expected to play an important role in preventing the fence from being cut.
Caretaker Minister for Interior Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti directed the authorities concerned to formulate a comprehensive strategy for the repatriation of foreigners residing illegally in Pakistan.
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan deployed on election duty in Chhattisgarh was killed after a grenade in his possession accidentally exploded in Dantewada district, police said on Sunday.
The Tarn Taran police yet again foiled another narcotics smuggling attempt and recovered 2 kgs of heroin. Two smugglers were arrested after a chase of 40 Kms on the Indo-Pak border.
The Pakistani government's deportation of unauthorised Afghan migrants has drawn criticism from Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which has said that 200 Afghan journalists are now in danger of being deported as well, according to Khaama Press.
The UN agencies say children face serious protection risks while on the move in Pakistan, in detention centres, crossing borders and upon return to Afghanistan.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his "deep concern" in a meeting with Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati in Amman on Saturday about the cross-fire along Lebanon's southern border with Israel, as reported by CNN.
Criticising Pakistan's order to expel undocumented Afghan migrants from the country, the organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has stated that the decision has also put 200 Afghan journalists at risk of expulsion, Khaama Press reported.
"The DGP said that handlers from across the borders are not sending money here to build hospitals, roads and other things but to support terrorism and disturb peace here," the statement quoting DGP said.