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13 civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan; UN mission rai
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
As per UNAMA, Pakistani forces carried out aerial strikes in the Behsud and Khogyani districts of Nangarhar Province. Initial findings suggest that at least 13 civilians lost their lives and seven others were wounded. The mission stated that women and children were among the deceased, TBP re
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UNAMA raises concern over "credible reports of civilian casualties" follow
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
UNAMA and Amnesty report civilian casualties following Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Nangarhar and Paktika provinces. While Islamabad claims the "precise" strikes "neutralised" 70 militants linked to TTP and Daesh, the UN mission confirms 13 civilians killed and calls for an immediat
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"Reports of harm to civilians must be subjected to impartial investigation
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
In a post on X by Amnesty International South Asia, the organisation said it was "deeply concerned by the reports of civilian casualties caused by Pakistan's airstrike in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan on 21 and 22 February."
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Over 80 people killed in Pakistan's cross-border airstrikes on Afghanistan
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
More than 80 people were killed in Pakistan's airstrikes at the seven locations in Afghanistan's Nangarhar, Paktika and Khost provinces.
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Afghanistan: IEA summons Pakistani envoy over strikes in Nangarhar, Paktik
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
In a post on X, the Ministry said the envoy was called in following strikes that it alleged resulted in "dozens" of casualties.
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''Annihilation of a family lineage'': IHRF flags 16 civilian deaths as Pak
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
The International Human Rights Foundation reported that a Pakistani airstrike hit a civilian home in Behsud, killing at least 16 family members. Pakistan said strikes targeted militant hideouts. The IHRF called it a violation of international law and demanded an independent investigation.
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Pakistan strikes religious seminary in Afghanistan's Paktika
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Pakistani Air Force targeted a religious seminary in an attack on Bermal district in Afghanistan's Paktika province,
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Pakistani diplomat, Afghan governor meet to ease bilateral tensions
Updated : 4 months ago IST
A Pakistani diplomat met a senior Afghan governor in Jalalabad, marking the first high-level contact between the two sides in months amid rising security concerns in the region.
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WHO reports 'significant rise' in suspected dengue cases in eastern Afghan
Updated : 4 months ago IST
According to a recent report by the World Health Organisation, the number of suspected dengue fever cases in Nangarhar province increased significantly over the past month.
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WFP sends emergency aid to quake-hit Afghanistan
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The World Food Programme (WFP) has sent emergency aid to Afghanistan's quake-stricken Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, where more than 1400 people have been killed and over 3000 people injured. Initial aid shipments include food supplies and High Energy Biscuits, with additional flights sch
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Drug addiction, unemployment behind rising youth suicides in Afghan provin
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Several young people in Afghanistan have recently died by suicide, with drug addiction, unemployment, and mental health struggles as key causes, TOLO News reported. Families and experts urge greater awareness and support, as 72 cases have already been recorded in Khost province alone in 2024
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Taliban officials urge Pakistan to prepare joint mechanism for gradual rep
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taliban-led Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation spokesperson, Mufti Abdul Mutalib Haqqani, said that bringing the refugees back is the official policy of Afghanistan, Dawn reported. However, it should be conducted under a joint mechanism with Pakistan so that refugees are returned graduall
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